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Portent of Doom

Beware
the Ides of March
when sudden blizzards pass
sowing deadly devastation.
With harsh
intense relentless brutal force
they charge, unforgiving…
in their wake tears
frozen.

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A Butterfly Cinquain Contest
Sponsored by Jenish Somadas
© 2nd May, 2020

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Angela Crabtree

November 15, 2020 at 10:10 AM

Great poem with a scary realization :)

Paul Callus

November 19, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Thank you, Angela. Scary...and worse still...real! ~ Regards // paul

Jack Horne

August 9, 2020 at 4:32 AM

such a powerful write & excellently written, as always

Paul Callus

August 9, 2020 at 9:37 AM

Thank you, Jack. I'm off to see what new poems you have posted! Regards // paul

Jan Allison

May 18, 2020 at 7:03 AM

a very topical poem Paul we definitely have a blizzard of death and devastation with this vile virus:-( many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus

May 18, 2020 at 3:13 PM

Thank you, Jan. You did well to give the poem a metaphoric twist. Stay safe. Hugs // paul

Mohan Chutani

May 15, 2020 at 7:41 AM

Paul, a poignant write. Congrats. Mohan

Paul Callus

May 17, 2020 at 3:09 PM

Thank you for reading and for the congrats, Mohan. Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul

Jenish Somadas

May 14, 2020 at 9:46 AM

A quite different theme..Well executed. Congrats on your placement Paul..

Paul Callus

May 17, 2020 at 3:07 PM

Thank you Jenish. I had not realized the results were out. Regards // paul

Aditi Mishra

May 14, 2020 at 5:34 AM

This poem is definitely the most unique among the ones I have read till now. It leaves a deep impact. Really artistic :)

Paul Callus

May 17, 2020 at 3:06 PM

Thank you for your generosity, Aditi :) Your lovely remarks are truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie

May 12, 2020 at 6:51 PM

G'day Paul … after reading your verse twice I find it hard to comprehend how anyone or anything can survive these tempests, however, nature compensates. Our worst weather is mild compared to many places - thank you Paul - Lindsay

Paul Callus

May 17, 2020 at 2:58 PM

Thank you, Lindsay. I have often wondered how I would cope in certain places!! Luckily our Maltese weather is mostly kind to us. ~ Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

May 10, 2020 at 10:02 PM

This is excellent Paul! I am sure to see this poem at the top! xxoo

Paul Callus

May 17, 2020 at 2:50 PM

Thank you, Connie; I am pleased you enjoyed it. You're a judge after my heart :) Regards // paul

Jack Horne

May 7, 2020 at 2:15 PM

hope this is a big winner - love it

Paul Callus

May 7, 2020 at 5:03 PM

That you so much, Jack. Your support is appreciated. Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios

May 6, 2020 at 10:29 AM

Well executed, Paul A bucket of wishes for a top win! Panagiota xx

Paul Callus

May 7, 2020 at 1:10 PM

Many thanks, Panagiota. Have a lovely day:) // paul

Jennifer Proxenos

May 5, 2020 at 10:04 AM

The Ides of March - Julius Ceasar was warned to beware - the 15th March for he was to be murdered - The Ides of March are connected to death and destruction as is your poem and the copy of the newspaper above. And also as Shakespeare spoke of in his play. Excellent write my friend - hope this wins! Warm regards and hugs, Jennifer.

Paul Callus

May 5, 2020 at 12:27 PM

You are up-to-date with Shakespeare & Julius Caesar, Jenny:) Thank you for a pleasant visit. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Judy Ball

May 4, 2020 at 6:50 PM

WoW! This really hit home for me having lived in the NWT here in Canada for 13yrs and some of the blizzards on the plains can be pretty brutal too. Excellent description Paul. Great job. A winner for sure. God Bless and good luck in the contest. Stay well, JB

Paul Callus

May 5, 2020 at 7:45 AM

Thank you for reading and contributing to the subject matter, Judy. Luckily, living in Malta, I have never experienced such bad weather. ~ Regards & blessings // paul

Gideon Foli

May 2, 2020 at 8:22 PM

Creatively woven Paul. I've a lot to learn from you my dear brother. Thanks for reading my previous poems too. Stay safe and healthy. Love and hugs!

Paul Callus

May 3, 2020 at 5:09 AM

Thank you Gideon. We all learn from one another, and this site enables us to do exactly that. Take care...stay safe. // paul

Eve Roper

May 2, 2020 at 4:52 PM

Nicely done, Paul, great content and theme. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve

Paul Callus

May 3, 2020 at 4:59 AM

Pleased you liked it, Eve. Have a lovely day. Hugs // paul

Silent One

May 2, 2020 at 4:06 PM

ive not seen a butterfly cinquain before, a restricted form, which you have done well capturing the essence of the storm..

Paul Callus

May 2, 2020 at 4:45 PM

Same here, S-1....in fact this is my first attempt at the form! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit

May 2, 2020 at 10:51 AM

You captured the essence of harsh winter felt in some parts of US--so sad about the death toll due to weather--your poem gives them a voice. Well done, Paul--all the best.

Paul Callus

May 2, 2020 at 1:29 PM

Thank you for being the first to stop by with complimentary feedback, Vijay. Have a nice weekend. // paul

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