Audrey Haick Poet Quatrain

Victory Bells

Journey exhausting, just a handful survive
Last night’s hellish storm by evil contrived
Mothers, children fully dressed on stand by
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky!

Hellish storm rolled further out to sea
Captain up the starboard came to see
Surveyed horizon then gave loud cry
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky!

Women, children ordered to board first
Ship mates, two to escort, dying of thirst
Battered row boats leaking seemed to nose dive
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky!

Hit soft white sands at dawn despite fears
Silver hair Parson led the Thanksgiving prayer
Discovered fresh stream from boulders up high
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky!


Note:  Entry for "Ring Out Wild Bells To The Wild Sky" Contest
Sponsor:  Dr. Ram Metha

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Debbie Guzzi November 6, 2010 at 5:48 PM What a great "take" on the line you are tough competition. When He Smiles was a love letter it just didn't start Dear Joe ;) and end sincerely D.G. It was implied BIG hugs It's fine hon........Light & Love

Carolyn Devonshire November 1, 2010 at 4:26 PM This is very original, Audrey, and I love the story you wove into the kyrielle form. I could see the captain and the passengers on the sea during the storm. Vivid imagery! Best wishes for success in the contest, dear friend. Love, Carolyn

Michael J. Falotico November 1, 2010 at 2:59 PM I agree great topic to write on for contest...Glad you liked "Leap of Faith" always Michael

Carol Sunshine Brown November 1, 2010 at 12:16 PM It was my pleasure to read your awesome writing today Audrey. The best to you in the contest. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick November 1, 2010 at 3:53 AM Interesting write..I suppose this is from American History..A reminder of the strong men and women who formed the framework that built our country..Excellent topic for the contest..Reads like winners' circle to me..Oh! The cats were fine just filled to the stuffed point..Thanks for stopping by and reading..Sara

Joy Wellington October 31, 2010 at 11:27 PM Hey Audrey! Dr. Ram is a hard task master. His topic isn't an easy one to write about, but you aced it girl, great write! Good luck in the contest. Joy (Jew)

Wilma Neels October 31, 2010 at 11:04 PM Wow Audrey a masterpiece, you got here. Wishing you all the best for Dr. Ram's contest. Enjoy the week ahead ;) love Wilma

William Kershaw October 31, 2010 at 6:53 PM Audrey, I once spent eleven days adrift in a liferaft. Reading this makes me feel you were there with us. Well Done!!! Love, Will

Robert A. Dufresne October 31, 2010 at 6:16 PM Well now miss Audrey...this is an inspiration to be sure , but not just for you....for me also ..you have an exclusive here. Masterfully done! Thank you for sharing it and for your appreciated comment.

Dr.Ram Mehta October 31, 2010 at 5:26 PM Thanks for supporting my contest, Audrey

Doris Culverhouse October 31, 2010 at 5:05 PM Enjoyed readign your wild bells.... well done!