The Calm

There’s an eerie silence in the air,
The birds have stopped singing,
The streets are bare,
The trees are still, 
Waiting, watching,
A clap of thunder and the storm begins.


Date written -29 March 2019


Writing Challenge 6, March 2019 - 6 lines

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Marcum Wong Avatar
April 6, 2019 at 12:58 PM
This gave me chills Apurva. Beautifully composed. Congratulations on your win! xxoo : )
Prabhudesai Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 8:22 PM
Thank you so much!
Roper Avatar
April 5, 2019 at 3:46 PM
Nicely written verse, Apurva, congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve ~`*
Prabhudesai Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 8:23 PM
Thanks a lot!
La France Avatar
April 3, 2019 at 12:44 PM
Apurva, congratulations on your third place win in my contest with this beautifully penned free verse ~
Prabhudesai Avatar
April 3, 2019 at 9:45 PM
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate it!
Andresen Avatar
April 3, 2019 at 4:25 AM
- A lovely poem, congratulations on your 3rd place in the contest, Apurva :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Prabhudesai Avatar
April 3, 2019 at 9:45 PM
Thank you so much!
Krutsinger Avatar
March 30, 2019 at 9:54 PM
Your words make such a great poem, in exactly the right tone, and order. Good luck in the contest, my friend.
Prabhudesai Avatar
March 30, 2019 at 10:11 PM
Thanks a lot!
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