Thunderstruck Sunshine

The clouds shook
A thick, black, very wet blanket out
In the Southeastern quadrant 
Of the New Mexico firmament,
Complete with lightning
And growling, crackling,
Massive basso-profundo sound effects,
Inviting the sun to rest,
Take a load off, 
Reeellaaaxxx! 

Abrasively radiant,
Helios glared a brilliant, heated, passionate,
Steamy smile
Into the arid monsoon skies

And refused Storm’s invitation
To lie down and go to bed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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July 3, 2016 at 12:17 AM
Rev Rebecca, enjoyed reading your poem, thank you for sharing your thoughts through words. *SKAT*
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September 28, 2012 at 8:51 AM
How charming and expressive i Powerful images: I can visualize the whole scene very well. And the very wit in the last verse...O, Reverend !:)
Freeman Avatar
April 11, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Thanks Rebecca, a very effective Free Verse. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
December 22, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Congratulations on being a first round survivor and the best to you in the finals Rebecca. I wish you the best in your writing endeavors in 2010 whatever they may be. Love, Carol
George   Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 10:51 PM
Dear Rebecca, Congratulations on making it through the first round and best wishes on advancing to the finals. Lainie
Sheart Avatar
December 21, 2009 at 9:10 AM
Congrats on your poem winning the first round of PS contest!! Very well deserved, enjoyed reading your wonderful poetry. Here’s wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! May 2010 be your best year ever! Love Light Patty
Fraser Avatar
December 20, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Many congratulations on reaching the second round with your fine poem >> James
Kendrick Avatar
July 26, 2009 at 4:04 AM
Love this work. I commented on another poem. I meant that the place described sounded too cold for me to want to go there. Sara
Goff Avatar
June 11, 2009 at 8:34 PM
exuberant, talented poetry!
Hudson Avatar
June 2, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Brilliant, Brilliant! I see it all unfold before me. Masterfully written-AA
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