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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

Copyright © Paul Callus | Year Posted 2020

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Angela Crabtree Date: 11/15/2020 10:10:00 AM Great poem with a scary realization :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 11/19/2020 2:25:00 PM Thank you, Angela. Scary...and worse still...real! ~ Regards // paul

Jack Horne Date: 8/9/2020 4:32:00 AM such a powerful write & excellently written, as always Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 8/9/2020 9:37:00 AM Thank you, Jack. I'm off to see what new poems you have posted! Regards // paul

Jan Allison Date: 5/18/2020 7:03:00 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 Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/18/2020 3:13:00 PM Thank you, Jan. You did well to give the poem a metaphoric twist. Stay safe. Hugs // paul

Mohan Chutani Date: 5/15/2020 7:41:00 AM Paul, a poignant write. Congrats. Mohan Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/17/2020 3:09:00 PM Thank you for reading and for the congrats, Mohan. Hope you're keeping well. Regards // paul

Jenish Somadas Date: 5/14/2020 9:46:00 AM A quite different theme..Well executed. Congrats on your placement Paul.. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/17/2020 3:07:00 PM Thank you Jenish. I had not realized the results were out. Regards // paul

Aditi Mishra Date: 5/14/2020 5:34:00 AM This poem is definitely the most unique among the ones I have read till now. It leaves a deep impact. Really artistic :) Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/17/2020 3:06:00 PM Thank you for your generosity, Aditi :) Your lovely remarks are truly appreciated. Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie Date: 5/12/2020 6:51:00 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 Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/17/2020 2:58:00 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 Date: 5/10/2020 10:02:00 PM This is excellent Paul! I am sure to see this poem at the top! xxoo Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/17/2020 2:50:00 PM Thank you, Connie; I am pleased you enjoyed it. You're a judge after my heart :) Regards // paul

Jack Horne Date: 5/7/2020 2:15:00 PM hope this is a big winner - love it Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/7/2020 5:03:00 PM That you so much, Jack. Your support is appreciated. Regards // paul

Panagiota Romios Date: 5/6/2020 10:29:00 AM Well executed, Paul A bucket of wishes for a top win! Panagiota xx Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/7/2020 1:10:00 PM Many thanks, Panagiota. Have a lovely day:) // paul

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 5/5/2020 10:04:00 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. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/5/2020 12:27:00 PM You are up-to-date with Shakespeare & Julius Caesar, Jenny:) Thank you for a pleasant visit. Warm regards & hugs // paul

Judy Ball Date: 5/4/2020 6:50:00 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 Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/5/2020 7:45:00 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 Date: 5/2/2020 8:22:00 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! Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/3/2020 5:09:00 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 Date: 5/2/2020 4:52:00 PM Nicely done, Paul, great content and theme. Good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/3/2020 4:59:00 AM Pleased you liked it, Eve. Have a lovely day. Hugs // paul

Silent One Date: 5/2/2020 4:06:00 PM ive not seen a butterfly cinquain before, a restricted form, which you have done well capturing the essence of the storm.. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/2/2020 4:45:00 PM Same here, S-1....in fact this is my first attempt at the form! Thank you for stopping by. Regards // paul

Vijay Pandit Date: 5/2/2020 10:51:00 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. Login to Reply Paul Callus Date: 5/2/2020 1:29:00 PM Thank you for being the first to stop by with complimentary feedback, Vijay. Have a nice weekend. // paul