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The Thunder Rolls

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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.

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

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!

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.

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! :)

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

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.

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 : )

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!!!!

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

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.

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