Sandra Haight Poet Quatrain

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The Thunderstorm

The Thunderstorm


The angry sky stained dark each cloud,
   as somber streaks of lightning flashed.
      The shake of thunder then avowed
their storm makes entrance unabashed.

Then somber colors deeper grew
   as clouds swirled rapidly on high.  
      Behind black billows, formed the brew
for rains to drain the swollen sky.

More thunder shook the atmosphere; 
    like angry god its statement made.
      And lightning followed to adhere;
support for raging beast portrayed.

How powerful the thunderstorm
   that rocks the earth and lights the skies;
      beyond control, in mystic form, 
a battle staged before our eyes.


Sandra M. Haight

~6th Place~
Premiere Contest: No. 175
Sponsor: Brian Strand
Judged: 09/09/2018

~5th Place~
Contest: Describe a Thunder Storm Without the Sense of Sound
Sponsor: Brenda Chiri
Judged: 03/03/2018

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John Watt January 16, 2020 at 1:27 AM I love the alliterative "Behind black billows" and internal rhyme is "for rains to drain the swollen sky". Your words have captured how frightening nature can be sometimes and in your always carefully measured cadence and rhyme. A fav for me, dear Sandra. What would Soup be without you!? Sandra Haight January 26, 2020 at 10:11 AM Thank you, John, for stopping by once more with your wonderful, encouraging comments. I appreciate them so much. So sorry that I am behind in acknowledging! Thanks again. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong March 5, 2018 at 4:11 AM You pulled this off superbly Sandra! Bravo and Kudos on your wonderful deserving win! : ) Sandra Haight March 6, 2018 at 6:53 PM Thank you very much, Connie! I appreciate your very kind and uplifting comments! Hugs, Sandra

Eve Roper March 3, 2018 at 10:13 PM Amazing..congratulations on your win.. wonderful imagery made me feel every line... Sandra Haight March 6, 2018 at 6:53 PM Thank you so much, Eve! Much appreciated! Hugs, Sandra

Carrie Richards March 3, 2018 at 7:32 PM Nicely done,, Sandra !! We often rely on the sounds of a storm, so this was a challenge! You nailed it ! Sandra Haight March 6, 2018 at 6:52 PM Yes, it was a different way to address the theme. Thank you for your uplifting comment! Hugs, Sandra

Rhoda Tripp March 3, 2018 at 6:40 PM Congratulations, Sandra on your contest placement. Sandra Haight March 6, 2018 at 6:51 PM Thank you very much, Rhoda! Hugs, Sandra

Line Gauthier March 3, 2018 at 6:20 PM Beautiful poem, Sandra, Congrats on your win. Well done. Sandra Haight March 6, 2018 at 6:51 PM Thanks again, Line! Hugs, Sandra

Janis Medders Tobechi February 21, 2018 at 7:38 PM You can see and feel the storm. Well done, Sandra Haight February 22, 2018 at 12:03 PM Thank you very much, Janis! Hugs, Sandra

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart February 17, 2018 at 2:02 PM Powerful piece indeed Sandra! LOVE that last stanza, so true. My best to you in the contes :) xomo Sandra Haight February 22, 2018 at 12:03 PM Thank you very much, Maureen! Hugs, Sandra