Suzanne Delaney Poet Free verse

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The Coming Storm

Thunder sounds over the dreaming ocean
Shifting clouds compete for the best positions
The fresh scent of change carries on the wind
Birds are banking to land skimming the faulty cliffs, 
crabs scuttle into hidden crevices
as drizzle turns to rain 

I cease to wander giving credence to Nature’s signals, 
I seek shelter  
and safety envelops me  as I enter my  front door 

Thunder  sounds over the dreaming ocean
I watch lightning flashing over the cliffs,
cosy inside my living room,
like a crab  in his element.

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Line Gauthier March 6, 2020 at 11:05 PM Lovely imagery, Suzanne.

Gordon Mcconnell February 24, 2020 at 9:22 AM Such beautiful penning SuZ, great imagery displayed bringing storms to life. Grand stuff! Have great day, Gordon

Michelle Faulkner December 31, 2019 at 6:13 PM Wonderful first line, so enthralling- Suzanne Delaney December 31, 2019 at 8:13 PM Thanks Michelle: I appreciate your visits.

Paul Callus November 22, 2019 at 1:58 PM I love the contrasting images between the first and second parts of this beautiful poem, Suzanne. I also love the two end lines...the safety and cosiness that a house/home offers. Hugs // paul Suzanne Delaney November 22, 2019 at 5:17 PM Yes, Paul: More and more, I love the cosy feel of home. So good to see you here. You always bring friendship and light. Hugs, SuZ

Lindsay Laurie November 20, 2019 at 6:46 PM Hello Suzanne … nicely described, and very wise. Every storm can have a different outcome so it pays to prepare - thank you Suzanne - Lindsay Suzanne Delaney November 22, 2019 at 5:19 PM G’Day Lindsay: I remember the thunderstorms of my childhood. I was a bit terrified of them until someone told me it was God bumping clouds together. Amazing how an explanation can put your mind at ease. LOL. SuZ

Tom Cunningham November 19, 2019 at 8:31 PM Best place to be when a storm hits, must say they're awesome to see. Tom Suzanne Delaney November 20, 2019 at 4:22 AM Good Morning Tom: This is one of my older poems from when we lived nearer the ocean. Yes, I agree, storms are awesome to watch. Good to see you. SuZ

Na Na November 19, 2019 at 8:27 PM Hi Suzanne well put together. I love poems that leave a picture in your head and you did a fine job at this one. THanks for sharing Suzanne Delaney November 20, 2019 at 4:24 AM Hi Gregory: Thanks for reading and commenting. It means a lot. SuZ