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The Thunder Rolls

The Thunder Rolls

the sultry June afternoon drips with sweat
as the impending tempest approaches
the sun struggles for its last breath of light
and an eerie stillness hangs in the air
the prairie denizens have all taken shelter
as ominous slate grey clouds rumble
across the plains from the southwest
like clouds from a stampeding herd

and in the distance thunder rolls


June 20, 2019

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Kenneth Cheney Date: 7/17/2019 8:21:00 AM "the sultry June afternoon" "the sun struggles for its last breath of light" fabulous lines that capture the dramatic moment that an impending storm brings about. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 7/17/2019 8:56:00 AM Thank you, Kenneth, I appreciate you taking the time to read my writing. John

Susan Ashley Date: 6/24/2019 9:01:00 PM Your potent pen captured the anticipation of the brooding moment perfectly, John. Superb atmospheric imagery captured my imagination. Congratulations on your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/25/2019 4:15:00 AM Thank you so much for the wonderful comments, Susan, I always appreciate hearing your thoughts. All the best. John

Kim Rodrigues Date: 6/22/2019 10:35:00 PM A lovely and dramatic write, John! Congrats! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/23/2019 6:09:00 AM Thank you, Kim, I appreciate it.

Andrea Dietrich Date: 6/22/2019 7:24:00 PM Love this and I see it was a winner, for good reason! Congratulations. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/22/2019 7:36:00 PM Thank you so much, Andrea, I appreciate your kind comments. John

Laura Leiser Date: 6/22/2019 1:09:00 PM Another awesome and marvelously worded poem of great beauty, John! What talent..another fave! :) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/22/2019 1:30:00 PM Thank you so much, Laura, I'm humbled by your wonderful comments. Thank you for the fav. John

Brandy Nicole Date: 6/21/2019 8:51:00 PM Congratulations John, on this win. This is beautiful in so many amazing ways. ~ Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/21/2019 9:38:00 PM Thank you, Brandy, I appreciate your thoughts and support. John

Jeanne Mcgee Date: 6/21/2019 2:33:00 PM You don't even need your photo to imagine this scene...a lovely poem, John. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/21/2019 2:57:00 PM Thank you for your kind words, Jeanne, I appreciate it. John

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 6/21/2019 12:36:00 PM Your wonderful word choices make this poem come to life John. Excellent work! I loved it! xxoo : ) Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/21/2019 12:54:00 PM Thank you so much, Connie, I appreciate it. This was my first attempt at writing an imagism style poem and I had no idea whether it was any good or not. I am elated with my placing. Thank you again my friend. John

Sandra Adams Date: 6/21/2019 6:30:00 AM We have had storms rolling in for weeks, you capture the moment perfectly in this poem....congrats on your win!!!! Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/21/2019 6:35:00 AM Thank you so much, Sandra, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Brandy Nicole Date: 6/20/2019 11:50:00 AM A picture is Worth a Thousand Words, and you my dear friend- have painted a Masterpiece. Priceless moments indeed. "and in the distance thunder rolls" I can feel the vibration through your words. Storms are very inspiring. This is so beautifully written and presented. ~ Brandy Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/20/2019 2:03:00 PM Thank you so much, Brandy, for you unending support. I always appreciate your thoughts and comments. Al my best. John

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 6/20/2019 8:53:00 AM What a perfect poetic picture of an ominous storm - Don't like dark scary looking storms, but still look forward to them! Hugs, Jennifer. Login to Reply John Gondolf Date: 6/20/2019 9:54:00 AM Thank you, Jenn. So you don't like scary storms but look forward to them? I don't like severe storms but I do like a good thunderstorm as long as I don't have to go out in it; there is something very soothing about it. Hugs, John