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Thrill of the Storm

This tropical storm has wind chimes singing.
Birds sheltered in trees have ceased their winging.
Rain blown sideways splashes upon my pane
As gusts of strong winds toss, in woeful bane.
Dark nimbus clouds abound in slate grey hues.

There is no thunder yet waves are raging,
Viewing safe inside feels quite engaging. 
Olivia, now calmed into a storm...
Once a fearsome hurricane, lost her form.
We were given clues from Satellite views.

As rains fly, a thrilling sigh from my breast,
Knowing sun will prevail as winds take rest.
We have no fear of flooding on our hill,
So rain, come pounding on my window sill!
My guilty pleasure dawns while watching news.

I empathize with people near the sea
When waters rise and flooding makes them flee,
To feel such glee, I feel a bit contrite 
As heavy rains keep falling through the night.
Yet, still I yearn to celebrate these blues!

1-4-22

Weather Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Angela Tune

To this  Form I added an extra line to each 
four line stanza, rhyming each fifth line as an 
invention for the contest.

Copyright © Connie Marcum Wong | Year Posted 2018

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Mystic Rose Rose Date: 1/5/2022 7:14:00 PM We always feel safe watching from the safety of our home dear Connie, but we also wonder about the havoc it rises in other areas of the world, Nicely portrayed, I can see an appreciative heart here, congrats on your win, Keep well my friend :) Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/5/2022 8:18:00 PM I am not fond of thunder. Fortunately, no matter the storm it seldom thunders here in the tropics. I adore the rain that keeps everything so beautifully emerald. Thank you dear Vie. New year blessings xxoo

Terry Flood Date: 1/5/2022 3:32:00 PM Congrats on your HM, Connie. I too live at the brow of a hill, some 70 metres above sea level… and, yes, there is a disgustingly smug satisfaction in knowing that we need no sandbags here. Well observed and proper rhymes too. What’s not to like? Terry Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/5/2022 8:20:00 PM Thank you very much Terry. It is so nice to hear from you. You know I am a fan of your poetry. Have a wonderful new year my friend. Blessings xxoo

Jo Chamberlain Date: 1/5/2022 12:37:00 PM I enjoyed your poem. I love the sound of wind chimes. Not sure I'd enjoy listening to them in a storm though. Haha. Congratulations on your placement. Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/5/2022 8:21:00 PM My windchimes are hanging partially sheltered under an eve on our balcony and they sound so wonderful when the wind blows. Thank you very much Johanna. Have a wonderful new year. xxoo

Gary Radice Date: 1/5/2022 9:32:00 AM Hi Connie. A very descriptive piece. As I'm reading it I'm seeing myself (both as a child and adult) watching a fierce (but non life threatening) storm and contrasting the warmth, safety and comfort of my own house and feelings inside with the cold, raging storm outside. I agree with Duke's comment that rain can be a form of special meditation. Your poem transported me :) Cheers - Gary Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/5/2022 8:22:00 PM Thank you for such a lovely comment Gary. We have been very lucky here on the islands to not have much damage from hurricanes the past several years. Have a wonderful new year my friend. Blessings xxoo

Paulette Calasibetta Date: 1/5/2022 9:15:00 AM Beautifully written. Congratulations on your winning placement in the contest. Storms have a mysterious quality, depending on our circumstances. Blessings, Paulette Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/5/2022 8:24:00 PM Thank you very much Paulette. We were very fortunate that hurricane lost her power and turned into a tropical storm. Have a wonderful new year. Blessings xxoo

Duke Beaufort Date: 10/11/2018 12:24:00 AM A delightful view of a storm on the decline. Watching rain from one’s own home is a very special meditation. Login to Reply

Vladislav Raven Date: 10/9/2018 7:14:00 PM Hi Connie, I really enjoyed the write. I so love storms, it is so strange, I find an inner peace when a storm comes. A wonderful form you have created Connie. There is such mischief in the storm. There was such wonderful content within this write. I was within the storm as I read down each line. I loved this descriptive gem. This one goes into my faves Connie. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs....Mike. XX Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/10/2018 12:36:00 AM Thank you very much Mike. I think storms are thrilling and calming at the same time. A real contrast, I know. It is the negatives ions that make me feel that way I guess. I am off to sleep and you are just waking. I appreciate the fave my friend! Have a nice day. : )

Andrea Dietrich Date: 10/7/2018 6:14:00 PM I did not see a new poem up from you but came back to tell you how much i enjoy your "new form." It's a bit like Constanza in a certain way, isn't it? Yet still very different. Boy what a weird weekend this is for me. I now will enjoy making a spegetti dinner for my father-in-law. Lucky I have tomorrow off to hopefully do my school grades and emails.I sure can't catch up over here any more. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 9/22/2018 6:19:00 PM You did a GREAT job by inventing a new form, Connie. I love this form. It reminds me of a few other forms I've seen but it is different in its own right. VEry well done!! Tomorrow when I have more time, I have to tell you the WEIRD stuff going on with the family from hell!!! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 10/4/2018 9:06:00 PM Thanks a lot Andrea. I guess I didn't understand the contest...it happens. Anyway, it inspired me to create a new form so that is enough. : )

Paul Callus Date: 9/16/2018 4:58:00 AM You describe the storm vividly and emotionally, Connie. Once the hurricane threat diminished, and being on a hill, took the fear away...thus the 'guilty pleasure'! ~ The extra line on each stanza really served its purpose, and I can tell that you put in much effort to reach the fitting end result. ~ Regards // paul Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/16/2018 1:20:00 PM Thank you for liking my Couplet Extra Paul. : )

Tom Cunningham Date: 9/15/2018 4:11:00 AM Well written verse on mother natures power Connie. Storms are frightening but awesome to see. Good luck. Tom Login to Reply

Joe Dimino Date: 9/14/2018 9:26:00 PM I guess, whenever we become aware of such powerful presence, scary or happy it is in our DNA to respond with awe. Great gem of a write you have here Connie. Love it! Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/14/2018 10:48:00 PM Thank you very much Joe. This is my season! xxoo ; )

Kim Rodrigues Date: 9/14/2018 7:27:00 PM I enjoyed the contrast! Login to Reply

Kevin Shaw Date: 9/14/2018 6:03:00 PM Fantastic Poem Connie, really enjoyed reading your couplet with invention, very clever actually. Bang up to date as well as storms hit land from the Atlantic. If this isn't a winner I will eat my hat, regards, Kevin xx Login to Reply Connie Marcum Wong Date: 9/14/2018 6:19:00 PM Thank you very much Kevin. The hurricane Olivia hit Maui and Molokai and Lanai, but lost its might before making landfall and became a tropical storm with much flooding and landslides and damage to homes and boats etc. Our island was not nearly as hard hit. Only the east end of Oahu experienced flooding and damage to homes. North Carolina is really taking a hit right now! I feel for them! : )