Comment from karenina

Excellent

I am on Team Storm. I love the cacophony of lightning and thunder! I'm the first one with my nose pressed to the window... (This used to aggravate my kids, hiding under their beds)--

The angels are bowling! That's what my dad told me!

Another one that needed one review to be "recognized"

And here I am!

Karenina

 Comment Written 10-Dec-2023

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reply by the author on 10-Dec-2023

I, too, love storms.
I also want to thank you for the review--especially since it may have bumped me up a little to "recognized" status.

reply by karenina on 10-Dec-2023

That was my intent!

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Oh, I enjoyed your tiny poem immensely. I can well imagine what you have described, and your choice of "orchestra" actually helps give a perspective that is a little less frightening for those who are afraid of storms -- nicely done.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2022

Thanks so much for your review and all the stars. I especially thank you for commenting on how the word "orchestra" might make storms seem a little less intimidating for some people. That's a thought that never crossed my mind--I hope it's the case.

reply by Dawn Munro on 03-Sep-2022

I am so late replying -- my apologies. You are very welcome.

Comment from Shirley McLain

Excellent

I love your poem and the picture of the rainbow. Your poem brings visions and auditory responses to my mind. Living in Oklahoma, we sometimes have violet storms. You did a great job. Shirley

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022

Thanks, Shirley, for your review and all the stars.
Yes, the picture was a true gem--more than I was hoping for by way of that rainbow.
I wish you a calm, pleasant day. Let's see if wishing works.

Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-Very nice image and presentation.
-The syllable count is good, along with the topic.
-Effective imagery and comparison of thunder and
lightening to the sounds of the orchestra.
-A good concluding line, too.
-Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022

Thanks, Pam, for your review, stars, and comments--I appreciate them all.

reply by Pam (respa) on 28-Aug-2022

You are very welcome.

Comment from Carolyn Dooley

Excellent

Yes, and it is getting more dangerous. Here around my house anyway. It seems closer to the ground, and those strikes seem louder and stronger. I have always been afraid of storms. However, they are getting stranger. A few weeks ago, there were three storms that rolled in and out. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2022

Thanks for the review and all the stars. I hope your weather doesn't get much stranger than it is now.
My next-door neighbor just had to have a tall pine tree taken down because it died following a hit by lightning.

reply by Carolyn Dooley on 28-Aug-2022

You are welcome.

Comment from John Ciarmello

Excellent

I loved this piece. To write about it as a performance is a sensational idea. I loved the way this was written. I wish you the best in the contest. Best, JohnC.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2022

Thanks for your review, comments, all the stars, and well wishes. I'm delighted that you loved it--that makes me happy.

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

The storms can be quite eye catching and gate crash on our lives and stop us in our tracks and I love a good thunderstorm when I am cosy inside, much enjoyed, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2022

Thanks for your review and all the stars. I, too, love thunderstorms. I'll watch them from our covered porch if they don't get too wild.

Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

A well written and presented poem for the contest.

Excellent creative imagery, visuals and presentation.

The only thing is, that white text font on the color background you chose is jarring to my eyes. I think, a darker text font will make it more readable and improve the presentation.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2022

Thank you so much for reading and reviewing and for all the stars.
However, I don't believe there is a white text font in my poem--it looks black to me. Please check it out again. Thanks.

reply by Eternal Muse on 27-Aug-2022

It appears white on a light peach background, at least in my computer.

reply by the author on 27-Aug-2022

That's interesting, but I can't explain why it comes out that way for you. My computer shows an apricot-colored background with print in black?another mystery of life, perhaps.
Thanks for letting me know.

reply by Eternal Muse on 27-Aug-2022

I think I might have an explanation. I have issues with my vision, and it was very hard to look at a white screens. So I changed all my computer screens to black, including the one on FS. Maybe because my screen is black, it doesn't allow me to see black and appears in white instead. That's the only explanation I have. However, I will look up your poem on another browse and see how it looks there.

reply by the author on 27-Aug-2022

Let me know how it works out.

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Beautifully penned and illustrated poem in 5/7/5 format, Leather. A wonderful entry for the pop up contest. Sending you my best today as always and best wishes for the contest,
Sally :))

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2022

Thanks for the review and all the stars--also for the smile--first one I've had today. But then, my dog doesn't smile.
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Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

Yes, these summer thunderstorms can put on quite a show, heavy winds, jagged lightning streaks elegantly dance across the sky. The smell of fishy water, and worms wash beside the road. LOL. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2022

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2022

Thanks again for your read and review. I appreciate it.