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Stormy Afternoon

dark clouds brewing rolling thunder, lightning strikes stormy afternoon

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/4/2022 2:51:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this Haiku today. We have had a nice late summer shower today and as far as I know no lightning and thunder. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my blog. Sara

Bill Baker
Date: 9/6/2022 2:17:00 PM

Thank you for the visit, Sara. We got 2 inches of rain last night. Yeah! A long hot summer here in Texas. Bill

Sotto Poet

Date: 8/19/2022 7:17:00 PM

You construct a vivid picture of the storm using the words you chose for the weathered canvas. I am aware, Bill, that this Haiku can be interpreted in a few diverse situations.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/20/2022 1:03:00 PM

Yes, with metaphors this could become a lot more if written in a longer form of poetry. Thanks for the observation, my friend. Bill

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/17/2022 12:01:00 AM

I see it, and I wish it was here also.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/17/2022 7:41:00 AM

Good to see you, Caren. I've been busy and lax with my reading and commenting, will see you soon my friend. Hugs, Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/14/2022 11:40:00 AM

Sometimes they can be such a relief!!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/15/2022 6:31:00 AM

I agree, Andrea. Stormy weather gives me a good feeling at times, especilly the heavy rain part: I love the sound of rain. Hugs, my friend. Bill

Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/14/2022 10:06:00 AM

Hi Bill, I love nothing more than the excitement of watching a storm. You paint the storm so well through your storm palette words. I know this piece can be taken several ways, Bill. I like to see it as a great storm and then, using metaphor, see it as the great storm that is coming to the world, not just America. Wonderful write, my friend. I take it as nature and so I give it a most wonderful, electrical fave. Have a wonderful Saturday. Your Friend ..... Mike.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/14/2022 5:25:00 PM

I was thinking both ways, but wrote it as it applies to nature so it was a Haiku and not a Senryu. lol I think you may have me figured out already. :-) Write On! my friend. Bill

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 8/13/2022 3:24:00 PM

From what I read in the newspapers and watch on TV this excellent Haiku may very well apply to USA Today, dearest Bill! God save America!

Bill Baker
Date: 8/13/2022 5:09:00 PM

Definately does, Demetrios. Such a mess, politically here in America. If we don't turn to God, we may pay a heavy price soon. Thanks for commenting my friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill

Paul Callus

Date: 8/13/2022 2:36:00 AM

I prefer to look at these three lines as a metaphor, rather than as a visual offering, Bill. Either way, both are in need of a serene outcome. Regards // paul

Bill Baker
Date: 8/13/2022 7:55:00 AM

Good point, Paul, I agree in both cases my friend. Our world needs a change in the right direction. Thanks for commenting, Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 8/12/2022 1:51:00 PM

I know this haiku is supposed to be about nature, but I can't help but wonder if storm clouds aren't also brewing in our country...I hear the rolling thunder of division and dissonance. Makes me wonder what storms we may have to endure.

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2022 2:45:00 PM

Prophetic, Sara. I like the way you think metaphorically. Thanks for the insightful comments, my soulmate. Eternal bliss for my miss! Big Bear Hugs! Bill

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/12/2022 11:07:00 AM

Hello Bill, you have described a stormy afternoon very well.Your poetess friend Darlene

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 8/12/2022 4:08:00 PM

Hello Bill, Thank you Bill. Yes things are all right here thank you. My poet friend. Darlene

Bill Baker
Date: 8/12/2022 1:08:00 PM

Thank you for the visit and comment, Darlene. It's always good to have you visit. I hope everything is going well for you and that you have a happy week, my poetess friend. Smiles ~ Blessings Bill