Prepare

Listen to the thunder of waves
As it heralds the change of tides
It comes day or night, no fixed time

Watch out for the lightning that raves
As it does not choose any side
It strikes like a broken rhyme
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Miller Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Love it! Congratulations
Plaza Avatar
February 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Thanks
Woods Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
"It strikes like a broken rhyme"...I love that. Congratulations xoxo
Plaza Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Thank you
Dietrich Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Love this. Short profound poems are the best!
Plaza Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Thank you
mysore Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 7:26 AM
beautiful write. congratulations on your win dear poet. cheers!!!
Plaza Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
thank you
Canerdy Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 5:41 AM
Ian, CONGRATS on your win. Great simile! Janice
Plaza Avatar
February 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Thank you
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