Vignette-High Flyer

When I was a lad of eleven
I saw a tornado in the heavens;
A unique event in our vale
Leaving destruction in its trail-
Cattle & sheds flying without a sail!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Jordan Avatar
July 15, 2008 at 8:28 AM
Tornado's are a force all their own Brian I thank you for your comment - The couplet form I write in was a gift - At the age of 41 I found myself doing a S.H.U. term [solitary] Alone in that cell I prayed to God and got up and wrote my first poem - Spending 23 hours a day alone for 2 years I got to know myself and God real well - Sorry I went on I just thought you should know how true your comment was - blessings Brian
Winter Avatar
July 15, 2008 at 6:21 AM
I've never seen one and I never want to. Too scary. I bet that is one sight you will never forget. Great imagery. Love, Shar
Degenhardt Avatar
July 15, 2008 at 4:46 AM
Very creative and so true to form. The imagery is clear as it lets the reader see as you see. Marvelous writing. Michael
Reynolds Avatar
July 15, 2008 at 4:26 AM
What a sight that must have been for a boy! My guys would have loved to see that! Awesome, nature - the power and beauty...loved this poem. Love Kristin :)
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