Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

On This Night

The silence seems almost against the norm,
for nature is unnaturally still.
The proverbial “calm before the storm”
permeates the air, but some lightening will
appear, and leaves will quiver on the trees.
Stay not outside! The wind is getting strong.
This is not your usual summer breeze.
Get ready, for the onslaught will be long.
The god of sky’s impressionistic art
swipes brush strokes on a canvas painted black,
displaying genius with his mighty heart
as if he were a warrior on attack.
His lightening is the masterpiece we see
on this night filled with electricity.


Oct. 23, 2018 
for  "Describe a thunder storm without the sense of sound" Contest

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Marc Acrich April 20, 2018 at 9:22 AM :)

Richard D Seal March 4, 2018 at 5:28 PM Hiya Petal, I love watching a good storm, your words conjured up a great picture here, though I prefer it with sound effects myself. And I see you're a time traveller too, you never cease to amaze. Take care, Richard

Jennifer Walker March 1, 2018 at 7:41 PM Seems to me that even without the description of sound I was hearing thunder in those lines.

Sara Kendrick February 26, 2018 at 3:53 PM Good work. Reads like winning material to me. Way to go.. I think that I could feel some thunder the way it rolls up there. Thanks for stopping by. Sara

CayCay Godwin February 25, 2018 at 9:54 PM Good job on your approach and ultimate write, it's a great package. Another I have nothing for as yet - which is NOT a concern, I'm in the flow - Yi to life lately and to this poem - it is dramatic. Love ... CayCay

Connie Marcum Wong February 25, 2018 at 9:50 PM First word that comes to mind is Excellent! I see Phyllis said it was excellent too. I bet this will be at the top of the list! I love it! : )

Phyllis Babcock February 25, 2018 at 10:01 AM An excellent sonnet Andrea. You do those so well. Enjoyed your poem.

Joseph May February 25, 2018 at 9:23 AM Beautiful sonnet Andrea...best wishes

Ravi Sathasivam February 25, 2018 at 7:33 AM Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed reading it.

Constance La France February 24, 2018 at 2:47 PM Andrea, you have penned a beautiful poem, best of luck in the contest ~

Arturo Michael February 24, 2018 at 7:05 AM A storm can be so awesome...completely frightening...As you said,"His lightning is the masterpiece we see on this night filled with electricity."

Carole Duet February 24, 2018 at 4:55 AM I love this, Andrea, and I love thunderstorms. It really ignites something in me to hear the thunder and see the lightening flash across the sky, especially at night. A perfect descriptive poem.

Tom Cunningham February 24, 2018 at 4:21 AM A great descriptive verse Andrea. Good luck. Tom

Matthew Anish February 23, 2018 at 9:23 PM What a flash in the dark! Went to synagogue tonight and prayed to God. There was nice music and food there. Talked to an Israeli musician girl. Less than half my age! One can always dream. Do you remember the TV show "Northern Exposure". Peace &Love Matthew Anish

Line Gauthier February 23, 2018 at 9:23 PM Well done, Andrea. Lovely imagery.

Janice Canerdy February 23, 2018 at 8:04 PM Very well-written and descriptive, Andrea! Janice

Rhoda Tripp February 23, 2018 at 6:47 PM Ohhhh...great job, Andrea! I knew you'd come up with a winner for the contest.

Vijay Pandit February 23, 2018 at 4:16 PM You painted the scene well with winds, breeze, and brush strokes.. without sounds! Best for a win, Andrea.

Supraja Kannan February 23, 2018 at 10:09 AM A splendid sonnet dear Andrea... Loved it... Soo beautiful... Good luck in the contest...