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Thunderstorm

Once I was in a metal row boat on a lake
Along came a sudden, fierce thunder storm
I was stuck on the other side
In this boat with a friend
The lightening started coming down all around
From sky to water, as the thunder rolled

We paddled as fast as we could, so strong and bold
Across the middle of the lake, homebound
With anxiety to no end
The lake, it seemed so wide
At such a time a metal boat felt, not the norm
Water flying, we moved fast with a wake

Hoping and praying we would survive for God’s sake
Thinking about home where it’s safe and warm
We could have stopped in fear and cried
Instead courage was found
I will never forget my nice home in that town
Where I landed safe with a story told

Heidi Sands

1/16/21.   This was for Constance's contest , but somehow wouldn't go through.

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Joanna Daniel Date: 1/27/2021 7:07:00 AM A never to forget experience for sure, Heidi, glad you arrived safe and sound to tell us the story:) Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/27/2021 7:26:00 AM True. I don't think I will ever forget it. Thank you Jo! I hope you have a nice day. I appreciate your comment :)

Lindsay Laurie Date: 1/19/2021 8:51:00 PM Hello Heidi … a thunderstorm when overhead and you’re out in the open can be frightening. Reading your verse I could feel your fear - thank you Heidi - Lindsay Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/20/2021 4:45:00 AM Yes, it was scary out on the open water like that. Thank you for your visit and comment Lindsay. I hope you have a nice day :)

Panagiota Romios Date: 1/17/2021 7:41:00 PM Loved the story. We can all relate to fear. Well written Pangie Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/18/2021 4:54:00 AM Thank you Pangie. I hope you have a nice day :)

Akkina Downing Date: 1/17/2021 5:17:00 PM Oh gosh, I would’ve died. I’m petrified of thunder and lightning. I hide whenever i see one... Lol! But you, Heidi is brave and shows your strength is stronger than anything else. Great adventure for sure. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/18/2021 4:54:00 AM Thank you Akkinna. I appreciate your comment on this. I hope you have a nice day :)

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 1/17/2021 8:58:00 AM A wonderful adventure at the moment all went well! Faith always helps overcome dangerous situations! Beautiful narrative poem dearest, Heidi! Take good care! Hugs! Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/17/2021 11:52:00 AM Thank you Demetrios. I hope all is well :)

Joseph May Date: 1/17/2021 8:25:00 AM A dangerous situation that required bold action Heidi.. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/17/2021 11:49:00 AM Yes, true. Thank you Joseph :)

Quoth Theraven Date: 1/16/2021 5:52:00 PM Heidi, What an incredible adventure in your poem 'Thunderstorm'. I'm glad Providence watched over you two. You faced danger and conquered your fears that day. And luckily lived to write about it so well. -Richard Login to Reply Quoth Theraven Date: 1/19/2021 7:52:00 PM Heidi, You never said who you were with that day on the lake; as if that seemed unimportant. -Richard Heidi Sands Date: 1/17/2021 6:31:00 AM Thank you Richard. Yes, it was something I will never forget! We were very fortunate. I appreciate your visit to read this story. I hope all is well. Have a nice day :)

Judy Ball Date: 1/16/2021 4:49:00 PM WoW! In a metal boat in the middle of a lake in a thunder and lightening storm. God is so good to have brought you in safe and sound though a bit wet. Great job here. God Bless, JB Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/16/2021 5:30:00 PM Yes, it was unbelievable experience. Thank you Judy! I hope all is well :)

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/16/2021 4:24:00 PM You bring the journey alive in this difficult to execute form, Heidi---lively details of sailing through a thunderstorm. A memorable story skillfully told. All the best. Login to Reply Heidi Sands Date: 1/16/2021 5:29:00 PM Thank you very much Vijay. For some reason, it wouldn't enter into the contest, with the last slot open. I haven't figured out why yet. I hope you have a nice evening :)

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/16/2021 12:06:00 PM Hello Heidi, in a thunderstorm is no place for people to be in a boat. That is so dangerous. Glad you made it to shore. Hugs Darlene. Login to Reply Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 1/17/2021 11:40:00 AM Hello Heidi, I would not want to be caught up in a boat in a thunderstorm. I would not wish that on anyone. Hugs Darlene. Heidi Sands Date: 1/16/2021 5:28:00 PM Hi Darlene. You are sure right about that. Thank you. I hope all is well. Have a nice evening, my friend :)