The Perfect Storm

A perfect storm on its treacherous course,
The wonder of nature and its powerful force.
In the storm's eye, it is calm and serene,
It's the mayhem around that lies in between.

A power unleashed that knows not of grace,
When ravaging landscapes, whilst leaving its trace.
The heartbeat of thunder is a symphonic sound,
The pandemonium surrounding is fierce and unbound.

Yet here in the eye where silence resides,
Is a moment suspended as fury collides.
When inside the vortex, its strength and its might,
The power of destruction is a wondrous sight.

A world splintered into fragments and out of control,
In the eye lies its chaos, looking through its porthole.
Amidst all the turmoil, as the world, it explodes,
You see plans for the future, as hope it erodes.

With a future uncertain, with an end always near,
As time it stands still in its own stratosphere.
Remember, time that is lost it is never found again,
Each second is a treasure we find it hard to retain.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

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Agustin Avatar
January 16, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Loving Iii Avatar
June 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This is way I follow you
mysore Avatar
February 6, 2025 at 11:19 PM
'silence resides in the eyes' what an amazing thought! beautiful write dear poet. Congratulations on your win. Cheers!!!
Wilde Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I'm over the moon with my placement & I'd like to thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my poem. Sending love and light.
Empress Avatar
February 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Dear sean, this is such a powerful poem so well woven and delivered, with excellent rhymes and flow of lines! And i love the wordplay here as well as how youv written “A power unleashed that knows not of grace, When ravaging landscapes, whilst leaving its trace. The heartbeat of thunder is a symphonic sound, The pandemonium surrounding is fierce and unbou” the cadence there is so catchy and melodious and how descriptive and vivid is the way you’ve expressed! Congratulations on your win! Pleasure reading your poem today. Sending you light always
Wilde Avatar
February 7, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Dear Ink Empress, many thanks for your feedback. I really do appreciate that you have taken the time to read and give your thoughts on my poem. Sending Love and Light.
Kissel Avatar
February 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM
This is an excellent vision of a tornado and its power and danger. Good Rhyme, and a very good write.
Wilde Avatar
February 5, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Many thanks Lanette. I really do appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my poem. Sending Love & Light.
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