John Lawless Poet Free verse

Tidal Waves

Tidal Waves


Brackish debris filled surf retreats
depositing into hard sand graves
pictures stolen from post cards

Shards of a city strewn disjointedly
still ticking clocks idled in the moment
streets awash in decorative disarray

liquid mud roiling through the streets
ravenous pain stalking its victims
cold shock of sunshine’s failure

hands clutching grabbing
carried on the crust of fear
waving in silent farewell

luxury and comfort crushed
wild furor of seismic waves
expending tectonic energy


John G. Lawless
5/12/2015  

submitted to - Show but Don’t Tell – Poetry Contest
sponsor – Thomas Martin

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Sandra Haight May 26, 2015 at 1:02 PM Hi John, congratulations on your fine win for your amazing poem that painted this horrific tidal wave devastation so well. Sandra

Poet Destroyer A May 24, 2015 at 3:20 PM John, Conrats on your awesome win @-> Always & Forever LINDA

Andrea Dietrich May 22, 2015 at 6:04 PM wow, It reminded me of when I saw that movie about the tsunami. VERY good writing and well deserved win.

Emmanuel Brian Oule May 22, 2015 at 8:04 AM Congs, I loved such in-detail poem, I must admit i liked it brother Bryan John Lawless May 22, 2015 at 9:50 AM Thanks Bryan, always nice to hear a new voice on the soup.

Skat A May 21, 2015 at 7:06 PM sweet win. SK John Lawless May 22, 2015 at 9:49 AM Thanks again SKAT

Jan Allison May 21, 2015 at 1:41 PM excellent descriptive write congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx Jan Allison May 22, 2015 at 9:50 AM lol - I just enjoy reading the work of others it is the way I learn so much:-) Hugs Jan xx John Lawless May 22, 2015 at 9:49 AM Again I thank you. If these were medieval times you would be my poetic benefactor offering constant support and encouragement.

Deb Wilson May 13, 2015 at 3:03 AM You had me entranced with your descriptions here! Well done John! Hugs, Deb John Lawless May 22, 2015 at 9:47 AM Thanks Deb for your comment and support.

Kim Merryman May 13, 2015 at 1:47 AM John, this is a fantastic write! Great descriptive language! Love, Kim John Lawless May 22, 2015 at 9:46 AM Thanks Kim, I just kept flashing on so many disasters, so many victims.