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Strong Storm


The storm came with strength in the night
Fierce lightening bolted to the ground
Thunder pounded, deafening sound
Flashes were everywhere in sight

The sky turned orange in the dark
Vibrations could be felt inside
It was severe, no choice to hide
Ongoing strikes, spark after spark

Roaring continued for hours
The storm seemed to circle not leave
I needed patience for reprieve
Then, more bolts lit up like towers

It seemed like one big angry fist,
Shaking across land West to East
It was behaving like a beast
Determined to be heard, not missed

Heard it was, all around and clear
I hadn't seen it last so long
Echoes of drums without a song
Haunting my breaths as it stayed near

Heidi Sands

7/20/24

*8 syllables

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/27/2024 2:35:00 PM

You've come out on the other side of the storm. Really great imagery here. Your words make the reader feel the power of the storm. Great write.

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/28/2024 6:25:00 AM

Thank you Eileen. It was a very powerful , storm. I hope all is well :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 7/26/2024 7:53:00 AM

Dear Heidi, It is always great to read a poem that shows how the storms of life can be at times devastating. However, there is always hope. - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/26/2024 2:57:00 PM

Thank you Daniel. Yes. There is always hope :)

Mike Gentile

Date: 7/26/2024 4:41:00 AM

Heidi, your execution of the "8 syllable" is simply elegant and it creates such strong and pounding imagery as to capture the reader impress the sensation of being there! Well done! happy Friday xxoo

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/26/2024 6:14:00 AM

Thank you so much Mike. I appreciate your visit and kind comment. Happy Friday xoxo :)

Joanna Daniel

Date: 7/25/2024 6:24:00 AM

Great description of the storm, Heidi:)

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/25/2024 3:51:00 PM

Hi Joanna. Thank you :)

Yolanda Nicholsen

Date: 7/24/2024 11:12:00 PM

This is an awesome write what a powerful storm indeed

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/25/2024 5:46:00 AM

Thank you. I appreciate your comment :)

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/24/2024 6:13:00 PM

you are describing a very nasty storm, pretty scary these days, thanks for sharing

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/25/2024 5:46:00 AM

Yes, it was long and very harsh. Thank you :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 7/24/2024 5:59:00 PM

Wow! We had one storm many years ago where a strong storm hung over the house all night. We slept downstairs. Did you ever see the movie with Adrienne Basbeau: The Fog. My daughter had watched with me and at one point we heard what sounded like a knock at the door…we had a good laugh. Love your poem! Storms are cool as long as they don’t get you. Hugs

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/25/2024 5:45:00 AM

Hi Kim. Thank you. I haven't seen that movie. I kind of felt like I was in the middle of one. Hugs :)

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 7/24/2024 11:46:00 AM

Hello Heidi, wow! that was some storm. I do not think anyone could sleep through a zstorm like that. Hugs. /Darlene/.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 7/24/2024 4:57:00 PM

Hello Heidi, You were travelling in the thunder storm? Wow! That must have been scary. I am glad you are okay. Yes all is well. thank you. Hugs. /Darlene/

Heidi Sands
Date: 7/24/2024 1:42:00 PM

Hi Darlene . It was the closest , longest thunderstorm I have experienced . I was traveling too. I hope all is well. Thank you :)