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Spring Storm

Clouds and sky enraged
Whirling angry messages
Thunder is its voice

Crashing and banging
Crackles of lightning and limbs
Hail pounding pavement

Leaves rustling about
Wind swirling and crying out
Then comes the silence

Howling winds begin
Moans of fury from cyclones
Raindrops tap loudly

Thrashing of buildings
Trees uprooted and thrown down
Path of destruction

Wind turns to whispers
And raindrops drip rhythmically
Serene once again



* inspired by Raul Moreno’s Sounds of Nature contest.


Copyright © 2009   Lena “Lolita” Townsend

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November 5, 2009 at 11:28 AM

What a wonderful haiku series!!! Good use of imagery. Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest. Enjoy your well-deserved honor.

Michael Jordan

May 20, 2009 at 12:48 PM

Lena - Congratulations on placing in Raul’s, “The Sounds of Nature Contest” God Bless, MJ

Cesar Cantu

May 17, 2009 at 9:20 PM

Staying home to watch the rain; what a nice activity!!!=) I like this poem, not only because of the language and images but also because of the theme...I love rain and storms jojojo =) thanks for the experience!!!=D=D

Abe Lopez

May 17, 2009 at 2:53 PM

Lena, concrats on your placement in Raul's contest.

James Fraser

May 17, 2009 at 12:59 AM

Stirring poem Lolita, James

Sandra Hudson

May 15, 2009 at 2:50 PM

Wonderful write Lena, congratulations on your win!-AA

Corinne Curcio

May 15, 2009 at 9:57 AM

Beautifully written - I could feel the energy of the storm in your words. Congrats on your win Lolita :-D

Brian Strand

May 15, 2009 at 8:27 AM

Congrats on your success in Raul's contest Lolita Rgds Brian

Carrie Richards

May 15, 2009 at 6:18 AM

Congratulations, Lena, on this wonderful poem! Best wishes and may your memories keep you warm today! ~ love, Carrie

Sharon Winter

May 15, 2009 at 5:38 AM

Warmest congrats on your win in Raul's contest! Such a beautiful poem! Hugs to you on this difficult day. Love, Shar xoxo

Raul Moreno

May 15, 2009 at 2:14 AM

Lolita, congrats for placing in my contest...Raul

Tyler Martin

May 1, 2009 at 6:03 PM

Nice sounds and thanks for your comment.

Sharon Winter

May 1, 2009 at 7:04 AM

Thanks for your thoughtful congrats. Been off the soup this week for personal reasons. Hope to be back soon. So sorry for missing your poems. Have a beautiful weekend. Love, Shar

Donna Golden

April 30, 2009 at 1:49 PM

Wonderfully descriptive piece, Lolita! Best of luck in Raul's contest. Thanks for your sweet comments. Donna

Carolyn Devonshire

April 26, 2009 at 6:27 PM

Excellent writing, Lolita. You capture the intensity of the storm very well. Love, Carolyn

Kristin Reynolds

April 26, 2009 at 2:13 AM

Were supposed to get one of these today; i love storms! This poem is excellent; as powerful as its subject. good luck, and thank you for supporting us in the contest!!!!! :) Blessings, Kristin

Brian Strand

April 26, 2009 at 12:55 AM

Best wishes with this one Lolita.Rgds Brian ^ thanks for your welcome comments

Anna Kittrell

April 24, 2009 at 8:59 AM

Thank you so much for your comments! We must be of like minds, as far as our favorite sounds in nature go! Your choka is beautiful also. We had a storm just last night and I went to the porch to enjoy it. My neighbor said I'm strange. lol

Nadia Shahwan

April 24, 2009 at 8:40 AM

Very beautiful. Smooth flow of words. it's also uniquely, since tornado surprises Spring. I like it.

Carrie Richards

April 24, 2009 at 8:35 AM

It feels as if we have weathered the storm, and now there is finally peace. Well done! ~ love, Carrie

L'Nass Shango

April 24, 2009 at 7:59 AM

Sounds I love to hear ... o my soul splashed in this tropic moment of joy ... bet you did not know that Shango is the king-god of thunder in the pantheon of Nigerian-Caribbean Orishas. Thunder is the voice of justice... great write, and best of luck inthe contest, my sister.