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For: Wind, Rain, Snow, Thunder or Sun in 8-12 Lines Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Tania Kitchin

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Thunder

The thunder sounds from far away,
wild wind runs before it carrying whispers 
of the coming storm.

Clouds are dark and gray
like cloistered nuns escaping hell,
and bursting out with rain.

Lightning flashes her skirts
and her consort thunder gives chase,
disregarding those beneath their feet.

Wind and rain keep the beat 
of the storm's tempestuous dance,
becoming cyclone's destructive stance.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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De Beaulieu Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Hello Chetta, I like when the wind blows the rain and the thunder booms. it is music to the trees to dance with the wind. Enjoyed this poem. Enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Hello Chetta, you are welcome. I like it when it rains at night. weith the wind blowing it makes a peaceful sound. Hugs. /Darlene/
Achara Avatar
October 6, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Thank you for reading and commenting on my poem. I appreciate it.
Xiang Avatar
May 13, 2024 at 1:24 AM
Tornados have no fury like an enraged nun. Such mind bending imagery. I'll look for a sister's habit in a cumulusnimbus next time.
Kitchin Avatar
April 5, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Chetta, wonderfully penned with great imagery, congratulations on your winning placement.
Achara Avatar
April 5, 2024 at 5:20 PM
Thank you.
Brotherton Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 5:31 PM
Another brilliant poem from your pen, my friend. A fav for me.
Achara Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 7:32 PM
You are so sweet. Thank you.
Greenhough Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 4:08 PM
I love this poem. I'll fav it. I liked esp. the cloistered nuns escaping he'll.
Achara Avatar
March 21, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Thank you.
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