Nature the Destroyer

daytime sky goes dark
lightning strikes as thunder roars --
hail peppers the ground

ominous clouds churn
whirling dervish touches down --
total destruction


3/10/12 Kim Merryman
For PD's Nature the Destroyer Haiku Form only contest
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Puddifoot Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 3:55 PM
congrats on your win in pd's contest; vivid images of a storm, I particularly like "hail peppers the ground" :)
Brown Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "Nature The Destroyer" contest Kim. Love, Carol
Owens Avatar
March 23, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Kim, Congratulations on your win in the contest...Marty
Brown Avatar
March 19, 2012 at 5:14 AM
Congratulations on your placement in this contest Kim. Love, Carol
Novotny Avatar
March 16, 2012 at 10:56 PM
Wonderfully detailed portrayal. Well done!
Sweetheart Avatar
March 16, 2012 at 8:34 PM
congrats Kim on an awesome win for splendid words of Haiku luv..
Arowolo Avatar
March 16, 2012 at 12:47 AM
Awesome write,Kim.congratulations on your win.
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March 15, 2012 at 10:31 PM
KIM~.Congratulations ;-) THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ;-) my contest... Enjoyed your entry,~ always*PD
Susan Avatar
March 12, 2012 at 9:21 AM
"whirling dervish" -love it. delightfully desctructive!
Kendrick Avatar
March 11, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Very expressive and descriptive work..I can just see the scene..I am glad that I chose this one to read this afternoon..Reads like a winner for the contest..Good luck ...Your presence at my work was uplifting..Sara
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March 11, 2012 at 1:23 AM
yes....love it...pd
Dietrich Avatar
March 11, 2012 at 12:59 AM
oh, i just love the sound of whirling dervish. GREAT job!!
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March 10, 2012 at 10:04 PM
An ominous scene! Great haiku, Kim...best wishes in the contest. Blessings, Rhonda
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March 10, 2012 at 2:38 PM
Well done Kim - Luck to you in PD contest! - oxox love Anne-Lise
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