Storm

Cherry

By Rhiannonw

Wed, 03 Jan 2024
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13 comments
 

Wind battering, rattling, howling,
thunder growling,
rain pounding, ground flooding,
shelter shaking,
hearts quaking,
loose tiles lifted,
breaking, shattering …

silence
still
turmoil past
peace at last
a bird sings

life safe
gratitude.

Certificate U
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Comments

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

A perfectly described example of the storm Rhiannon. Hope things your way were not too destructive.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

No, thank you, Jenny. Though there are various roads flooded in places. I was thinking of this just listening to the rain and thinking in general. I hope things with you are OK? Rhiannon

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

We had storms and when we went out  this morning we found trees blocking the local droves and paths; you've captured that feeling well Rihiannon.

Dougie Moody

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Dougie. Many faired worse than us here this time. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Henk has a lot to answer for! No trains here (again) because of flooding and trees on the line, but at least no power cuts. Hope your roof is ok Rhiannon!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes, thank you. Though it was stormy I was thinking more generally when composing this. We have had tiles down in past storms, but I don' t think so this time, but never severe damage ourselves. I hope all is well for you. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you for the cherries. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Jane Hyphen on

A perfect storm in words. I've just moved house and the sounds produced by the high winds are more alarming since I'm yet to figure out what's normal for the building. Awful damage for some out there. Let's hope for more peace and perhaps even sunshine.

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, Jane. Yes it must be a bit disconcerting getting used to the echoes and sound in a new home. I am always amazed at how like lead feet on our roof or in the attic is the sound of the crows or rooks landing and walking about there! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

I love how you whirl the reader up, in the first line, round and round with all the "ing"s and by the end, the calmness and space for a bird's song. Beautiful
Very glad you are not effected by the rain, was thinking about you, listening to the radio!

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you. Well, we have had a lot of it, and many roads were flooded this morning in parts  – where the rivers overflow largely I expect (and I expect Wales has had a lot and is sending it out through our rivers!), but not like some. Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

"Wind battering, rattling, howling,
thunder growling,
rain pounding, ground flooding,"

A tumultuous opening that captures a storm so well. And boy have we had some recently. They feel never ending. Maybe there are sunnier skies ahead in January.

Atmospheric poem, adroitly done Rhiannon. Paul

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you, glad to know that the word-choice caught and conveyed the atmosphere. Rhiannon