Heidi Sands Poet Enclosed Rhyme

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 July 27, 2024 at 2:35 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 July 28, 2024 at 6:25 AM Thank you Eileen. It was a very powerful , storm. I hope all is well :)

Daniel Henry Rodgers July 26, 2024 at 7:53 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 July 26, 2024 at 2:57 PM Thank you Daniel. Yes. There is always hope :)

Mike Gentile July 26, 2024 at 4:41 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 July 26, 2024 at 6:14 AM Thank you so much Mike. I appreciate your visit and kind comment. Happy Friday xoxo :)

Joanna Daniel July 25, 2024 at 6:24 AM Great description of the storm, Heidi:) Heidi Sands July 25, 2024 at 3:51 PM Hi Joanna. Thank you :)

Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen July 24, 2024 at 11:12 PM This is an awesome write what a powerful storm indeed Heidi Sands July 25, 2024 at 5:46 AM Thank you. I appreciate your comment :)

Mystic Rose Rose July 24, 2024 at 6:13 PM you are describing a very nasty storm, pretty scary these days, thanks for sharing Heidi Sands July 25, 2024 at 5:46 AM Yes, it was long and very harsh. Thank you :)

Kim Rodrigues July 24, 2024 at 5:59 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 July 25, 2024 at 5:45 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 July 24, 2024 at 11:46 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 July 24, 2024 at 4:57 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 July 24, 2024 at 1:42 PM Hi Darlene . It was the closest , longest thunderstorm I have experienced . I was traveling too. I hope all is well. Thank you :)

Gershon Wolf July 21, 2024 at 6:25 PM Vivid depiction of one heckuva storm there, Heidi! ~ Gershon Heidi Sands July 21, 2024 at 6:26 PM It sure was one heck of a storm. Thank you Gershon :)

Joseph May July 21, 2024 at 5:50 PM A scary storm, with haunting roars Heidi Sands July 21, 2024 at 6:25 PM Yes for sure Joseph! Thank you for your visit :)

Tom Cunningham July 21, 2024 at 5:58 AM We should never underestimate the power of mother nature. Sounds like a bad one Heidi. Hope you're keeping well. Tom Heidi Sands July 21, 2024 at 9:28 AM True Tom. We must not underestimate them. This was a long lasting string of powerful storms. Thank you, I hope you are well too :)