Storms

And now the season has begun
the darkened skies have covered the sun
the sound of thunder is interspersed
by lightning striking on the earth
the winds increase in motion swift
they sway and bend the limbs of trees
and then there is a gentle breeze
a torrent of  rain cascades 
on mountain crests then rests
into a shallow ford a chord 
of music of wind and  rain
mingling into a Wagnerian fugue
the rain subsides into lakes and ravines
the sun reappears to a vivid scene
Nature’s fascination has taken form
All is well with God after the storm

June 28, 2014

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 3/31/2015 5:24:00 PM
Fine imagery, fine poetry and I agree the last line is wonderful. Good to read you Ralph. A blessed day ahead my poetry friend, James..
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 3/31/2015 7:45:00 PM
Thank you for the comment,James
Date: 8/14/2014 3:29:00 PM
Really enjoyed this write overall, and the last line puts things in perspective..'well done Ralph..'
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Date: 8/8/2014 11:08:00 PM
I also enjoyed this, Ralph...love the imagery and the message it imparts... Wonderful writing! I can't seem to find enough time to visit as before, however, I will be back to read more and enjoy. Thank you for sharing your gift with us! Annalise
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Date: 7/24/2014 1:32:00 PM
This is a great poem, Ralph. It is a wonderful picture of human life. The storm, tossed about with strong winds and sometimes gentleness and finally all is well with God. The meter and rhymes are very well done and I enjoyed this one, my friend.... Robert.
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Date: 7/7/2014 2:49:00 PM
Congrats on a great win, Ralph my friend! Hugs.. Arlene
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Date: 7/3/2014 12:45:00 PM
Wow it really stormed u to victory ! Well written rhyme ,, congrats on win!
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Ralph Sergi
Date: 7/4/2014 9:12:00 AM
Hi Dr. Upma: Thank you for your kind comment.
Date: 7/3/2014 10:47:00 AM
i love how you put music into this theme, Ralph. great write and musical to my ears :) congratulations!
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Date: 7/2/2014 9:44:00 AM
Love the comparison to a fugue... Well done! Congratulations!
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Date: 7/1/2014 9:17:00 PM
Love the ending, glad to see this on the winners list :)
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Date: 7/1/2014 8:35:00 PM
All is well after the storm---very nice indeed. Congrats on your win. Your doing very well lately..Im so glad! BG
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Date: 7/1/2014 7:57:00 PM
Hi Ralph, congratulations on a wonderful write and great win! Warmest regards.
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Date: 7/1/2014 7:00:00 PM
nice imagery Ralph congrats on placing hugs
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Date: 7/1/2014 7:00:00 PM
Hi Peter: Thanks for the good wishes.
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Date: 6/29/2014 7:17:00 AM
Hi Andrea: Thank you for the comment. As a child, I can remenber having nothing bur cats in my house. Years later my daughter bought a cat (MAXIE)and we had him for 10 years. I'm pretty tough but it was sad seeing him put down. Since then I don't want to re live that experience.
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Date: 6/28/2014 11:46:00 PM
Great wording of the events of a storm. Awesome ending, all is well in the end. About cats, how many have you had? I've had many through my life. Half were aloof and half were quite nice. I had a few that loved sitting in my lap and purring. The one i have now does it quite a bit. I just love my Razzmatazz. Did you hear the latest? People who prefer cats are smarter than dog lovers. You did not need me to tell YOU that though.
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Date: 6/28/2014 5:51:00 PM
Very nice! Like especially the Wagnerian fugue,,BG
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