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STORMY WEATHER

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ubergeeks huddle at cracked screens~
forefront of the gale stamps rooftops into drums.

sky bleeds indigo then bruises black
a puck of hail cracks the bus shelter glass.

wind doesn't howl~it translates.
pine tongues lash at power lines.

rain stitches the river to the road.
one lone bird rides the updraft on a dare.

then~lightening forks the clouds~
roots seeking soil.

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William Kelii Kekaula November 5, 2025 at 7:22 AM Whether Heavenly or humanity, storm events affect us, but how do we deal with them? Nature causes a stream to overflow its banks, or nurtures it and sends it down the bed where it is dry. Humanity should deal with the storm during a let-up and let go, so that you can be a better you, my friend, Aloha, William. sara Etgen-Baker November 7, 2025 at 7:36 AM wise words, William, I appreciate your insightful comments

Sara Kendrick November 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM I like the snapshot and the work that goes along with it. That was some storm, and I bet it was at least a little frighting. Sometimes just a common rainstorm can be quite unsettling and do quite a bit of damage. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K sara Etgen-Baker November 7, 2025 at 7:37 AM glad you appreciated the poem...grateful for your insightful comments, hugs and blessings, Sara B

Line Gauthier November 4, 2025 at 9:24 PM Clever snapshots ~ beautifully crafted sara Etgen-Baker November 7, 2025 at 7:36 AM many thanks, Line

Paige Hind November 4, 2025 at 3:31 PM "rain stitches the river to the road." what a line, wow <3 sara Etgen-Baker November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM glad you appreciated the line! hugs, Sara

Joe Maverick November 4, 2025 at 1:06 PM WOW Sara..I'm just about hanging On to that last lightening bolt.' I thought I'd save on fuel, but it was going a different way..' I Shall have to hope For a low cloudbank, to catch a lift.) sara Etgen-Baker November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM appreciate your enthusiastic and clever remarks, Joe. Thanks for visiting

Darlene De Beaulieu November 4, 2025 at 11:22 AM Hello Sara, some people are afraid of lightening and thunder. i would not take a shower when it is thundering. My bathroom does not have a window. when the lights goes out i am in darkness and in the wrong place. Hugs. /Darlene/ Darlene De Beaulieu November 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM Hello Sara, I never shower during a thunder storm. My bathroom does not have a window. so when the lights are off I am in the dark. Hugs., /Darlene/ sara Etgen-Baker November 7, 2025 at 7:34 AM I'm with you with showering during a thunderstorm...don't do it.

Mickey Grubb November 4, 2025 at 6:04 AM Sara, electrifying imagery--your storm surges with sound, color, and a pulse of poetic daring. Well done, my friend. sara Etgen-Baker November 7, 2025 at 7:34 AM thanks, Mickey!