John Lawless Poet Verse

Thunder Challenging the Gods

Thunder Challenging the Gods


Soft warmth coerced an easiness
spent waves lapping my thankful feet

crabs skittering sideways, castanets posed,
dance to the ebb and flow of
water’s endless journey.

Gulls circle tides shifting winds
shrieking at the change of fate,
hardened edge and hot steel blend
sparks igniting demon trait.

Valiant the battle
waged beneath the darkened sky
humid  heat – dry cold
light slashing the horizon.
Thunder challenging the gods.



8/11/2016

submitted to – It Takes Four – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Broken Wings

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Kim Merryman August 24, 2016 at 7:47 PM John, this is fantastic! You painted a vivid scene with your words. Congrats on your 2nd place win! Blessings! John Lawless August 25, 2016 at 1:42 PM Thanks Kim, always nice to hear from you.

Eve Roper August 23, 2016 at 10:56 AM John, love the scene congratulations on your win Hugs Eve John Lawless August 25, 2016 at 1:42 PM Thanks Eve

Constance La France August 22, 2016 at 1:22 PM John, CONGRATULATIONS on your win in my contest with this beautiful poem ~ John Lawless August 25, 2016 at 1:41 PM T...H...A...N...K....S.....BW This was a tricky little pony to ride, shifting styles, shifting rhythms. Thanks for the wonderful theme of 4. The muse will be out of therapy in a few weeks.

Tom Arnone August 21, 2016 at 7:48 PM That was a meditative painting of nature at the shore. Congrats! :-) John Lawless August 25, 2016 at 1:38 PM Thanks Tom. The muse needed a day at the beach so I gave her the day off..

CayCay Godwin August 13, 2016 at 4:24 PM Beautiful, John ... CayCay John Lawless August 25, 2016 at 1:35 PM Thanks CayCay, sorry for the tardiness in replying.

John Lawless August 13, 2016 at 9:05 AM Thanks TJ, it is an challenging combination of forms.

Wendy Rycroft August 12, 2016 at 11:21 AM Well written great poem x John Lawless August 12, 2016 at 8:55 PM Thanks Wendy, a somewhat difficult task to meld four disparate poetic forms into a cohesive unit. Not sure how well I managed.