Georgina

By skinner_jennifer

Wed, 24 Jan 2018
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Record of Storm Georgina

 

Wednesday 24th January 2018

 

 

 

Tempest riding on untamed clouds

blown to visit shores, traversing

land like a runaway fugitive then

leaving quickly as she comes,

 

revealing limbs that twitch and quiver

though trunks stand firm and bold,

below grass blades welcome shower

pulsing in lavish pleasure,

 

listen carefully to nature's shrill,

delighting under such deluge,

maybe it's a sign of Summer's arid

drought cloaked for unseen eyes,

 

she's inspired by drowsy days,

left yawning at coming season,

so let be Georgina's blustery

display now a welcome diversion.

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Comments

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I hadn't realised the present storm's name! We've had such a variation between extremely heavy rain and blue sky and sunshine during the day here. It does seem amazing how many trees seem to stand 'firm and bold' through some of these amazing gales! I had a little attempt at the feeling of storms in one of my brief 'englyn' form verses in my poetry monthly effort. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks for stopping by to read Rhiannon. I've decided from now on to keep a record of all these storms that have been named, to look back and document them. I thought, wouldn't it be amazing if weather forecasters spoke the weather in a poetic way, it would certainly be different.

I was fascinated to hear you'd written a piece on the storms for poetry monthly, will have to look out for that. 

Anyway glad you liked and thank you for letting me know.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Ladylily on

A good discriptive piece Jennifer. These storms...much to write about, their anger, sometimes their beauty. You have focused on her personality, 'she's inspired by drowsy days' that's why for me it's such a gem of a poem. Your imagination comes more acute each poem you write. Your work is always presented well and your rhyme is smashing. Bet you get cherries for this one.      Hope you are well, as i'm aware you had some medical treatment recently. I hope your recovery is swift.   Geraldine, x 

LadyLily

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Geraldine,

it was such a pleasure to read your comment. I've been thinking about these storms and wondering who comes up with the names, find it all so fascinating.

With lazy hot days of Summer just around the corner, I was just thinking of how we should make the most of the rain and cold conditions that give us energy.

I had a hip replacement back last August which was why I wrote Undying Beauty. I'm doing fine now and after nearly three years of pain I'm enjoying being able to get out and about walking properly, it's a wonderful feeling.

Your words mean so much more than cherries, so again thank you so much for reading and sharing your thoughts.

Jenny. x smiley

 

 

Submitted by Kat027 on

Wonderful idea to chronicle the passing of storms! Almost a metaphor for life, yes? I love the bit about the branches and trees, very visual. A very enjoyable piece, full of vivid imagery, for my morning coffee! Thank-you!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Kat,

It's kind of you to let me know you enjoyed reading my poem on the weather.

Thank you and I'm so glad you liked it.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Alice Hamilton on

This is a beautiful poem. I love the way the storm is personified. A runaway fugitive: what a striking image! I am wondering how the weather forecasters choose names for the storms and how they decide male or female. At least one of them must be a poet!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Good morning Alice,

first I must apologise for not responding to your lovely comment earlier only I've been away.

I agree with you about the person or people who choose the names of storms. It certainly goes to show  weather is becoming more and more unpredictable, as I never remember in the past having names for storms especially in England.

I'm so pleased you enjoyed reading and thank you for letting me know which is always welcome.

Jenny. smiley