Voices In the Wind

Wind blowing dust into the

air, as i hide from it.

Skies that a little while

ago were dark blue,

are now an ugly grey.

As i watch the clouds

slowly moving into outer reaches,

i hear voices in the wind,

telling me to move on

danger is heading my way.

I start to walk a little faster,

seeing a farm house a little ways down the road

and seeing people getting into the storm

cellar, I yell at them to hold it,

as they scamper down into

the deep dark hole i

turn around to look

and see a Tornado

heading our way,

feeling relieved that

i had listened to

voices in the wind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Mehta Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Very effective write on tornadoes, James
Hunt Avatar
May 2, 2011 at 12:21 AM
So very true. I live in Arkansas and we have been getting hammered by tornadoes and now flooding. I know God is watching over me and that is a comfort in itself. However, he also gives us common sense to know when to get out of danger. Just like the voices in the wind;) Great job. R.M.
Devonshire Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 1:37 PM
James, I don't know where you live, but much of the Southern U.S. has been ravaged by tornadoes this past week. I can feel the sense of urgency in your poem and grieve for the victims. Best wishes and love, Carolyn PS - I've been quite sick so I haven't been online much.
Morehead Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 12:22 PM
I really lik your style of writing James, this is another great read.... Jeff
Austin Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 9:18 AM
Hope there was room for one more in that storm cellar, otherwise you might be in Oz with Dorothy and the tin man. Enjoyed. Love, daver
Sweetheart Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 7:35 AM
Intense description of the tornado about to hit the helpless on the ground thinking protected in their home but not... the imagery fascinates those who have never experienced this fierceness of Nature James... elegant write my friend..luv.. we pray for all those who lost their homes and those who lost their lives.. especially the children...
Onclaud Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 6:57 AM
ahh, james... you held me spellbound here! i found myself drifting with the sway of your whirl of words here! wow..:) huggs, nette
Gelb Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 6:27 AM
Nice poem. Thank you for reading and commenting on mine. Thank You I write my poems but I’m not a poet I don’t understand poems and I know it Here I am reading and trying to understand This is hard for me, it’s much a demand Most all my poems come from my heart The poems are with love and stand apart I post my poems for people to see I know your comments are to help me My past poems are fact and true I appreciate your help and thank you
Horne Avatar
May 1, 2011 at 5:41 AM
Great write, James - and very topical. We're lucky in England that we don't get tornadoes. I didn't watch the wedding - we spent the day spring cleaning (clearing out piles of junk!)
A   Avatar
April 30, 2011 at 9:07 PM
James, kind of gripping to find out at the end.. that the voices where from a bad force of nature... great write... have a wonderful one..p.d.
Johnson Avatar
April 30, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Great poem James and very apt for the times. Thank you for your kind comments. Love, Joyce
Cooper Avatar
April 30, 2011 at 8:21 PM
wonderful write... it flows well. thank you for your lovely comments on my work.
Delacroix Avatar
April 30, 2011 at 6:11 PM
I'll say! I'm sure a very scarry scene to watch coming towards you. Glad too that you listened to the voices in the wind. God is good! Thanks for sharing and thank you for your comments today. You have Soupmail
Seraphin Avatar
April 30, 2011 at 5:42 PM
* yesss * always one should follow that voice whispering these moments unto they * yet as for this fear of death * what is there to fear if in * the voices have also stated that * joy neverending thus awaits * i love the voice i find amid this wonderful poem * excellent expressions conveyed amid verse * warm regards always * sarah
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