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My Day Began Oh So Well


My day began oh so well
with sky of blue 
and sunshine too

For one could ne'er really tell
if this monster in hiding 
had been sent from hell
Unseen by our eyes 
a monster despised
Awaiting it's cue
wreaking havoc 
destruction
down upon me 
down upon you

'twas but a gentle breeze
rustling branches in the trees
Suddenly before you know it
one hundred mile per hour gales 
uprooting the oldest 
and largest trees
bring folk out walking  
down on their knees

Objects flying all around
folks they struggle to
keep feet on the ground
 
Pavements strewn 
with flying debris
Legs no strength
so down you go  
Gales they take you
Gales they blow you
Just like feathers 
from a satin pillow        

Desperately trying 
to reach your front door
Vow ne'er to go out forevermore
till this monster has flown 
till this monster has blown  
till at last you are safely 
inside your own home 

Safe from all hurricanes 
Safe from all gales
Safely inside from this monster from hell
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~~~ My day began oh so well ~~~

Written 19th February 2022  ~  after experiencing this monster from hell...


Contest BRIAN STRAND RIME
Sponsor Brian Strand
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Deb M

Date: 3/8/2022 7:31:00 AM

Hi Ann….a perfect well described poem about strong winds ,gales which I could relate to. My fear is gale force winds it scares me big time.I actually had an anxious butterfly stomach reading this….so I think that’s a good sign for your poem Haha!!! Debx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/2/2022 4:37:00 PM

Yes it was very scary at the time Deb, sorry you had butterfly's in your stomach though... lets hope you never experience such a strong gale. Keep safe my friend, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/8/2022 2:28:00 AM

A great poem:::::Ann. Very visual, your heart soooo in it. You are a fighter. So am I. Irene is dreaming of your strength, not your monster! Thank you for being a great friend, Ann Pangie,Irene

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/2/2022 4:34:00 PM

Thank you so much dearest friend ~ it was very scary at the time, though luckily for me not too much damage was done. Much love to you both from Ann xxxx

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 3/6/2022 1:32:00 PM

Fine piece Ann with good rhyme and flow, it must have been really frightening these storms. We never had it too much up here as it was the north of Scotland that got the worst of it. Take care and stay blessed always. love and blessings, Gordon x

Ann Gilmour
Date: 4/2/2022 4:33:00 PM

Bless you dear Gordon ~ yes it was very scary as I felt sure my roof was going to be blown off... Glad to hear you escaped most of it Gordon. Wishing you both well, with kindest thoughts Ann xx