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Storm Filled Nights

Sinister were the clouds that emptied their kettles
I lowered my umbrella and gave a defiant stare
Raindrops stung my face like needle sharp nettles
Daringly, I squared my shoulders, letting anger flare

Lightning flashed in jagged shards, trying to scare me
Thunder bellowed loudly; his blatant echoes roared
I stood my ground, straight and tall as a Sequoia tree
bracing myself against the wind as the deluge poured

Behind an opaque black veil, stars remained hidden
shrouded as they were on another foul-weather night
Memories claimed me as they hastened, unbidden
to sear my broken heart again. I felt the flames ignite

Thunder no longer rumbled. No more lightning bolts
I wanted to believe that I'd tamed the vicious storm
but ferocious winds howled, "Humans are such dolts!"
Nature let me know that it was I who had to conform

I trudged on with an attitude of contemptuous disdain
Bitter at the blustery weather, howling like a banshee
I faced the night head-on, fighting the torrent of pain
Once again, I broke free in a courageous act of apogee



January 1, 2022   ~

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/6/2022 7:21:00 PM

Hello Lin ... as I read your poem a summer storm is passing through. I do enjoy reading poems with great rhyme and meter, and your poem is one of these with a good story line also - thank you Lin - Lindsay

Lin Lane
Date: 1/7/2022 11:56:00 AM

How timely that you heard a storm while reading this one. Thanks for your nice remarks, Lindsay.

Mark Koplin

Date: 1/5/2022 11:06:00 AM

Very powerful and striking. Amazing job !

Lin Lane
Date: 1/5/2022 11:41:00 AM

Thanks, Mark. I liked it, too, but it was N/A'd

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/5/2022 2:55:00 AM

This is a thrilling entry for the contest Lin. I find the rain exhilarating but it is hard to be in when cold and storming. Your poem is so well written and is sure to be at the top of the winners list. New year blessings my friend. xxoo

Lin Lane
Date: 1/5/2022 3:52:00 AM

I love stormy weather, too, Connie. Your encouragement for its winning possibilities is appreciated. Thanks so much for your New Year wishes, and I hope the same for you and your family. Hugs, dear friend.

Valsa George

Date: 1/5/2022 1:35:00 AM

Nature can turn ferocious as weather turns unpredictable. I am swept away by the fury of the rain and thunder you have described here . A beautiful poem Lin. All the Best in the contest!

Lin Lane
Date: 1/5/2022 3:50:00 AM

Thanks, Valso. I'm only in fear of the hurricanes we get here, but any other level of a storm is beautiful to me. I'm glad you liked this one.

John Watt

Date: 1/4/2022 1:38:00 PM

Lin, such scintillating imagery throughout! Clouds emptying their kettles, lightning flashing in jagged shards, standing straight and tall as a Sequoia tree, all so deliciously fresh and perfectly descriptive. The stormy weather as a metaphor for harsh memories really underscores their tenacity and ferocity, but overall the message is an encouraging one; stand tall and courageously overcome. All amazing, I love it!

Lin Lane
Date: 1/4/2022 5:19:00 PM

John, reading your comments are always so encouraging to me. I truly enjoy the details in which you let me know what you especially liked. Thanks so much for doing that.