Storm Warrior

A northeaster snow storm is rampaging air A roughshod young warrior, launching ice as a spear Without any warning, he comes from nowhere bending trees into sickles, while he conquers with fear Plowing up roads with a gust and a till Burying leaves along the gutters and streets Furrowing rows out of valleys and hills Prodding the herds with a howl and a shriek The sun takes retreat with solemn dismay and holds fast his tongue with whimpering sounds Rendering helpless, behind hail and flay Biding his time, while the snow pelts the ground From the sphere of the dawn, into cold afternoon war is schooled by the whims of the moon
___________________________________________________ Contest: "Pick A Subject" ----Storm Resubmitted for Brian Strand's Contest: 219
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Guzzi Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 9:20 PM
I for one have seen quite enough snow GAH! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
Kimathi Avatar
March 7, 2015 at 8:19 AM
I really enjoyed your Sonnet Carrie! Congrats to your well-deserved WIN!!! ^_^
Lawless Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 6:23 PM
congrats on the win Carrie
A   Avatar
March 6, 2015 at 2:47 AM
Carrie, Congratulations on your wonderful win. Always ~LINDA~
Devonshire Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 1:33 PM
Wow! Your personification of the Northeaster is amazing, Carrie. Congratulations on a well-deserved, first-place win! Love, Carolyn
Chakrabarty Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 7:51 AM
schooled by the whims of the moon--wonderful Carrie. Congrats...rajat
Allison Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 7:33 AM
wonderful personification and imagery Carrie - brilliant take on the theme - many congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx
Haight Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 7:22 AM
Carrie, a beautifully written personification of the storm as a warrior, along with such rich imagery. He has definitely invaded us here in the Northeast this year! Congratulations on your First Place win. Hugs, Sandra
Hamilton Avatar
March 5, 2015 at 6:19 AM
superb Carrie you never disappoint congrats an 1st place hugs
Eaton Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 6:07 PM
So enjoyed reading this. Carrie. Great write. Hugs janet
Richards Avatar
March 4, 2015 at 6:11 PM
Thank you for this, and your other kind comments. It is a joy to hear from you, Janet. Thanks so much!
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