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Raging Storm

Waves pummeled her bow, causing the schooner to rock as a tempest wind heaved its feral breath into her sails. The crewmen were steadfast, but had the right to balk at warring against the strength of wild Nor'easter gales. If I had seen warnings, we'd be safely moored at a dock. Thunder unleashed his temper with a vicious tongue. "Brace for another wave," I yelled to each brave mate! Some were swept overboard; in the sea they were flung. Three sailors tossed into the deep by an onerous spate, when the boom cracked and split, around it had swung. The furious storm was hellbent on gifting us to Neptune, but against its rage, we fought with courage and heart. When sea and sky calmed, I saw by light of a pale moon, we were lost somewhere in the world, not on any chart. Weatherworn ship and castaways, stranded on a dune. 10/14/2022 ~ Contest sponsored by L Milton Hankins Three Stanzas in Quintain (Scillian) Form

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Terry Miller

Date: 10/31/2022 1:28:00 AM

Very dramatic, Jenna, and a well-deserved win in Milt's contest.

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/31/2022 5:32:00 AM

Thanks, Terry. I appreciate your compliment.

Sean Kibble

Date: 10/30/2022 6:50:00 PM

Great images, very nice write, well deserved placing - congrats

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/31/2022 5:32:00 AM

Thank you very much, Sean.

Hat Bueckert

Date: 10/30/2022 2:06:00 PM

Nicely done! Heartwrenching and exciting write, I have gordon lightfoot in my head now as well. Congrats Jenna!

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/31/2022 5:31:00 AM

Gordon swimming and singing in that blustery sea... I can hear him! Thanks, Hat.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/30/2022 11:54:00 AM

I feel I was in this storm Jenna. A tempestuous write and deserving of your win - congratulations! :)

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/31/2022 5:31:00 AM

Thanks, Linda. I'm glad you survived it with me to make such a great comment.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/30/2022 10:41:00 AM

so dramatic. It's easy to see how it won such a great placement. Congratulations.

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/31/2022 5:30:00 AM

Thanks for the compliments.

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/30/2022 8:44:00 AM

Jenna, you have allowed a drama at sea to unfold in three short stanzas. Masterfully-written. I was delighted to see it placing so high on my list. Congratulations!

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/30/2022 9:13:00 AM

I'm very happy to be among your winning entries. Thanks so much, Milt.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/21/2022 2:19:00 AM

I feel the fury of the sea and the wind!

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/30/2022 9:12:00 AM

Thank you for feeling what I tried to portray, Caren.

Jeff Kyser

Date: 10/16/2022 8:23:00 AM

So much for the three hour tour... Enjoyed, Jenna! I've been in some wretched storms, they aren't much fun - especially if you get seasick!

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/17/2022 6:29:00 AM

The helplessness we feel at the power of mother nature is a fear not to be taken lightly. Thanks, Jeff.

David Kavanagh

Date: 10/14/2022 11:21:00 AM

With so much going on in the maelstrom of madness, You managed to capture the raging storm with poetic realism Jenna, superb writing and imagery, only a few more years to wait, til the rescuers come along, cheers David

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/14/2022 12:58:00 PM

A few more years!!! I suppose we have no choice. Lol thanks for the good news and comments. David.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/14/2022 10:25:00 AM

You had me at the picture..land I just had to find out what adventure you had us on. Some great writing…the angry sea, sailors, and a ship!

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/14/2022 10:28:00 AM

That picture does beg to have a story behind it, Kim, and I was determined to give it one. Thanks for reading and leaving your kind comments.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/14/2022 9:55:00 AM

Brilliant writing Jenna, the sea can be cruel and unforgiving, I love poems with a nautical theme. Milton will love this one as do I. Have a lovely weekend. Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 10/14/2022 10:27:00 AM

Thank you so very much liking these lines, Tom. I hope you have a great weekend, too. I'll be out of town until Sunday night... alas not to anyplace as exotic as Italy.