Tempest

Wildly the tempest rages in a rampage 
    strong and unrestrain'd,
harnessing the mighty force of nature's  
    will to devastate both land 
and sea, its power unrelenting; 
    the heavens are vein'd with lightning, 
and the wind's sheer strength shows 
    no sign it will abate.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Pennell  Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 1:11 PM
great poem indeed found your page aft reading the poem about manchester ship canal who would of thought the north west a hot bed of poetry from crewe
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 8, 2016 at 3:55 PM
Yeah... the glory of the Manchester Ship Canal, who woulda thunk? Thanks for your insightful review my friend. Best wishes, Keith
Bauer Avatar
April 6, 2016 at 2:54 PM
you've captured the power of the tempest very beautifully here, keith!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 6, 2016 at 11:52 PM
Thanks Ilene! I'll be over shortly. Keith
Andresen Avatar
April 6, 2016 at 12:43 PM
- Keith, excellent poem - Great work - I enjoyed reading your write :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 6, 2016 at 12:52 PM
Thanks Anne-Lise! your kind remarks are much appreciated. Keith
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