Thunder

mountain-sized clouds
dark and churning
a storm threatens
freedom-starved mankind
marches in the streets


1/3/2022

freedomstormtanka

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Panagiota Romios

September 15, 2022 at 10:37 PM

This is awesome PS from start to finish. I see you mentioned Connie here, who recently left the earth for more peaceful altitudes. Hugs to you for acknowledging another poet, instead of patting yourself on the back as a deep philosopher.. You, PS, are great of heart and kind. A lesson in being human for us all. Pangie xx

P.S. Awtry

September 16, 2022 at 10:16 AM

I am glad you liked this one—and reminded me of Connie’s inspiration. She was just such a good soul and of course the world and this site are poorer for the loss of her. But oh, how perfectly put, she has “left the earth for more peaceful altitudes.” <3 ps

Sara Kendrick

January 7, 2022 at 3:00 AM

Yes, it is true that mountain sized clouds are hovering over America and the whole world. The stage is being set for some great event. Sara

P.S. Awtry

January 7, 2022 at 7:21 AM

Ooh! Your comment is it’s own poem Sara! Thank you -ps

Judy Ball

January 4, 2022 at 2:33 PM

Nicely done P.S. Very well expressed. God Bless, JB

P.S. Awtry

January 4, 2022 at 2:37 PM

Thank you, Judy :) ~ps

Janice Canerdy

January 4, 2022 at 7:00 AM

Very expressive use of symbolism, P.S. Janice

P.S. Awtry

January 4, 2022 at 8:50 AM

I don't remember where, but Connie posted a link to a video of people round the world demonstrating over lockdowns and mandates. It is a very powerful thing to see. That inspired this poem. :)

Kim Rodrigues

January 3, 2022 at 8:55 PM

Nice tanka.

P.S. Awtry

January 3, 2022 at 8:57 PM

Thank you Kim :) -ps

Valsa George

January 3, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Great Tanka....P.S ! Tanka is a form I haven't so far understood properly. Now I shall post a tanka. Kindly read and tell me if it meets the standards.

P.S. Awtry

January 3, 2022 at 8:43 PM

Thank you Valsa! I am new to the form myself and experimenting a bit with it. :) -ps