Storms

I watch with fascination; Mother Nature on a great warpath. Thunderous drums sound warning; soon to feel her rightful wrath. Thousands of black horses running boldly across the sky. Warriors branding spears of lightning, mounted with such pride. Angry at the white eyes, they circle with such speed. A deafening wind now gathers, neath their mighty steeds. We set upon destroying her, but her power is unbound. Her whirling fingers now reach down and pluck us from her ground. Her tears now flood our ugliness and wash it out to sea. So vivid is my vision, but too late we will believe. Written June 27, 2014 Contest: Storms Sponsor: Shadow Hamilton

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Kelly Deschler

Date: 7/8/2014 1:00:00 AM

Wow! Very powerful words and images! I loved how you described the sound of thunder as horses running across the sky! This is an amazing write, Arlene! I enjoyed it very much!

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/8/2014 1:06:00 PM

Thank you so much for such generous comments, Kelly my friend!! Hugs.. Arlene

Justin Bordner

Date: 7/1/2014 5:44:00 PM

I love the violent vindication portrayed in the speed of this storm Arlene. I also appreciate the undenied sorrow She and her Army of Atmosphere express while conducting this campaign of justified extirpation. Brilliant in it's brevity, thorough in judgement. Great attitude and vision Arlene J.A.B.

Arlene Smith
Date: 7/1/2014 5:55:00 PM

Thank you so much, Justin.. I enjoy reading your comments as much as poetry itself.. Hugs, my friend.. Arlene

Verlena S. Walker

Date: 6/29/2014 4:53:00 PM

Arlene, beautiful and GL in the contest. Verlena

Arlene Smith
Date: 6/29/2014 6:50:00 PM

Thank you so much, Verlena. Good luck to you as well. Hugs.. Arlene

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/28/2014 1:46:00 PM

YOu are on a stormy ROLL, girl!!! This is very well done. Also thinking outside that box. I have not even attempted this one yet. My muse seems to have fainted at the thought of it.

Arlene Smith
Date: 6/28/2014 2:36:00 PM

thanks! Andrea.. I am sure you will think of something uniquely brilliant! Hugs.. Arlene

John Lawless

Date: 6/27/2014 7:17:00 PM

Alas, at times all mothers must rebuke their children. When that happens we usually flee saying: "Mom's lost it again." Interesting take and nice write. Should do well in the contest.

Arlene Smith
Date: 6/27/2014 8:02:00 PM

thank you for stopping by, John. I love your comments. I am sure my son said those very words many times. lol.. hugs.. Arlene

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 6/27/2014 1:38:00 PM

- A really well written poem, Arlene - A bad weather by the major .... strong forces of nature! - Good luck in the contest! - Wish you a great weekend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Arlene Smith
Date: 6/28/2014 8:19:00 AM

Thank you, Anne Lise.. Always love seeing you have stopped by. Hugs!.. Arlene