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Rise Behemoth

Trees like fallen soldiers strewn Haphazard amid woods, lawns Sand brine planks: runes of nature's colossal force, brawn. A vast- avast! the harbored cry Spiral'd sinews of vapor vaporize The huddled helpless. Its mocking eye Rise behemoth, Unmerciful, rise Wind: The battering terror, no defense. Tidal surge: Salacious mermaid beached. One's life regained no recompense. A safe and further shore unreached.

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Susan Ashley

Date: 10/17/2017 8:37:00 PM

A beautiful write Michael with fantastic lines of poetic expression and imagery. I can feel the destruction wrought by Sandy in your poem. Excellent and enjoyed!

Michael Jones
Date: 10/18/2017 10:34:00 AM

Thanks Susan, I appreciate your wonderful and encouraging words.

Darren White

Date: 10/17/2017 5:54:00 AM

It's almost as if you're describing one of the hurricanes. It's a great description, metaphor even for turbulent times.

Michael Jones
Date: 10/17/2017 8:14:00 AM

Thanks Darren, You are right! This one was written about Sandy. I'd like to think it is still relevant today.