Severe thunderstorms rolled through here all last night. No damage in our area, thank God, just a lot of rain (and shattered nerves). Thank you for your prayers. :-)
jagged lightning splits angry, bruised-black skies the clouds shattered by shock waves of thunder- sound--very intense
the warning sirens wail--the sound chills my blood--fear grips my heart-- CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT I'M SUPPOSED TO DO
strobe flashes of light illuminates the fear on my face--of knowing the massive storm IS STALKING ME
i know the roar of rainfall mixed with hail hides the screaming of a tornado--i imagine the worst
all i can do is hide in the shelter of a downstairs room-- central location-- i pray it's enough
the power dies--i'm sure i'll be next--so afraid--the thunder outside absorbs the thunder of my heart
i am shaking scared-- panic overtakes my mind WHAT WAS THAT breathing is ragged-- must calm down BUT HOW
sweat runs dowm my face-- feel like i'm gonna throw up--feel stupid 'cause no one else acts like this when it storms
more time between the flash of lightning and sound of thunder--rain seems to be easing-- winds are not as strong
the storm loses its intensity--THANK GOD i've survived--it's over--until the next severe storm comes
could feel the storm and understands the feeling..we have no control during a storm..sitting here just waiting for ours to roll thru Tenn later tonight or tomorrow...
enjoyed this
Thank you
Tommy
Auntie Karla, Daddy says you're whining again about storms, and I say you're right...but he then says, you should live in a motorhome that is not attached to the ground, feel lucky you are in a house type of thing...! LOL! Dad cleaned my house today, it almost looks new, NOT! Peace to my Auntie Karla, Rufuz (oh & ed)
A very powerfully descriptive poem, Karla. I'm glad you posted it again. Excellent.
Love
~Chrissie xx
Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)
Reviewed on April 24, 2004
I am so glad you and Karen are ok Karla...
I hope you can beat this fear as I have...
Everytime there is a storm just tell yourself
" and this too shall pass" because it always
does...love...floria
Gripping write, Karla. And, unfortunately, it is the time of year for these violent storms.
Eight people died in a tornado that struck the other day not far from my home. Nature can show her mean side from time to time; and I guess we must just pray for the best when She gets her mean streak up near us.
Felt this Karla...hope the bad weather passes quick..we've got beautiful sunshine in the UK...you didn't want to hear that!!!! mind you it usually rains!!! best wishes Andrea
Could feel the power of the storm as it raged outside, and also could sense the fear you felt as the storms rolled through! Awesome imagery, think this is your best one yet! My favorite, anyway! LOL Terrific, excellent write; thanks for sharing!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twink, Karen Lynn. :D
Into my library this one goes...LOL
Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)
Reviewed on April 24, 2004
A thunderstorm hit Bangalore yesterday night...could feel the poem...Karla!
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(but i run and hide too!!!)
this is cute cause i know the feeling
SH>>>>>>>don't tell no one :)
Josie
Fantastic vivid images and descriptions!
Superb action poetry!
enjoyed this
Thank you
Tommy
A powerful poem, very well done...
God Bless
~Michelle~
Love
~Chrissie xx
I hope you can beat this fear as I have...
Everytime there is a storm just tell yourself
" and this too shall pass" because it always
does...love...floria
Inner storms are the thing i hate...Great write
Eight people died in a tornado that struck the other day not far from my home. Nature can show her mean side from time to time; and I guess we must just pray for the best when She gets her mean streak up near us.
Could feel the power of the storm as it raged outside, and also could sense the fear you felt as the storms rolled through! Awesome imagery, think this is your best one yet! My favorite, anyway! LOL Terrific, excellent write; thanks for sharing!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twink, Karen Lynn. :D
Into my library this one goes...LOL