History and Myth
Viewing comments for Chapter 18 "The Storm"Poems that tell stories of long ago
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Comment from 9999pool
The storms and the hurricanes are the wrath of nature at its worst.
Everything swept away and in the day and nothing remains except a family huddling in safety beneath the house.
They can start building again but more importantly, they are still alive and together.
Sometimes we win and at other times we lost. This is life and come what may, our spirits should not waver.
Good write. Cheerio, Ritchie. :))
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2013
The storms and the hurricanes are the wrath of nature at its worst.
Everything swept away and in the day and nothing remains except a family huddling in safety beneath the house.
They can start building again but more importantly, they are still alive and together.
Sometimes we win and at other times we lost. This is life and come what may, our spirits should not waver.
Good write. Cheerio, Ritchie. :))
Comment Written 07-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 07-Sep-2013
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Thank you Ritchie. It is then that you learn what is important in life.
Comment from MissMerri
This is an excellent account of surviving a storm, one many people can easily relate to I'm sure. I thoroughly enjoyed the meter and the intelligent rhyming. The scene you painted is a vivid one, and the only word in the entire poem that I questioned was "shuttered." I had difficulty understanding how a boom shutters a room, but maybe you meant "shattered" or perhaps I don't know the meaning of the word "shuttered." Anyway, you are very creative and your poem was a most enjoyable read. I'm sure you will explain this tiny "glitch" to me. I have complete confidence in your writing skills. MM
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2013
This is an excellent account of surviving a storm, one many people can easily relate to I'm sure. I thoroughly enjoyed the meter and the intelligent rhyming. The scene you painted is a vivid one, and the only word in the entire poem that I questioned was "shuttered." I had difficulty understanding how a boom shutters a room, but maybe you meant "shattered" or perhaps I don't know the meaning of the word "shuttered." Anyway, you are very creative and your poem was a most enjoyable read. I'm sure you will explain this tiny "glitch" to me. I have complete confidence in your writing skills. MM
Comment Written 06-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 06-Sep-2013
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Thank you MissMerri. Shuttered as in -"I shuttered at the thought of having to attend a funeral."
shook. Closed up. rattled
Comment from words
I enjoyed your 8/6 write on twisters.
I grew up in tornado country and you have described the scene very realistically.
The sky does turn green.
Well done.
Hugs, d
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2013
I enjoyed your 8/6 write on twisters.
I grew up in tornado country and you have described the scene very realistically.
The sky does turn green.
Well done.
Hugs, d
Comment Written 04-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2013
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Thank you. Yes, there are very scary, my daughter was in one and now she freaks out at every rainstorm.
Comment from Cindy Warren
You've captured what one of those storms is really like. We had one here a few years ago. I was lucky, only minor damage, but it was terrifying.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2013
You've captured what one of those storms is really like. We had one here a few years ago. I was lucky, only minor damage, but it was terrifying.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2013
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Thank you Cindy. Yes, they can be very terrifying.
Comment from bkbehera
In an highly impressive manner the writer has narrated the horrible scenario of nature in a wonderful poetic style with the vivid description of storm.
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2013
In an highly impressive manner the writer has narrated the horrible scenario of nature in a wonderful poetic style with the vivid description of storm.
Comment Written 04-Sep-2013
reply by the author on 04-Sep-2013
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Thank you for you wonderful review. I appreciate it.
Comment from Capricorn30
Good visual imagery incorporated with abundant audio images as one experiences the wrath of summer;
One experiences so horrific a storm through a well-expressed writing.
I truly hope to never encounter so frightening an event.
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2013
Good visual imagery incorporated with abundant audio images as one experiences the wrath of summer;
One experiences so horrific a storm through a well-expressed writing.
I truly hope to never encounter so frightening an event.
Comment Written 31-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 31-Aug-2013
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Thank you Margaret. I share your thought.
Comment from sunnilicious
Good narrative about a rain storm. Good flow of rhythm and rhymes. Creative and dripping with good imagery in a narrative form. Good work.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
Good narrative about a rain storm. Good flow of rhythm and rhymes. Creative and dripping with good imagery in a narrative form. Good work.
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Thank you sunnilicious. I did wake up to a thunderstorm yesterday, but not a tornado.
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Stay safe. Tape those windows.
Have a good weekend :)
Comment from STEPHEN A CARTER
Well done with an eye to sound, feelings and sight as a storm rises in intensity, climaxing in total destruction. How often is that exact scenario played out on TV each tornado season. Well rhymed and tempoed. Plenty of alliteration enhances the beat, like a metronome imitating a juggernaut coming ever closer.
Regards:
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
Well done with an eye to sound, feelings and sight as a storm rises in intensity, climaxing in total destruction. How often is that exact scenario played out on TV each tornado season. Well rhymed and tempoed. Plenty of alliteration enhances the beat, like a metronome imitating a juggernaut coming ever closer.
Regards:
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Thank you Steven, as always, I appreciate your comments.
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Dear Tom: No problem. Glad to help out.
PS: Just posted my first 'cowboy' poem called 'Deadwood Dick'.
Cheers: Steve C
Comment from Sararb
You did a great job with one of the most devastating storms that one can experience. I never want to have to go through one of those, but my husband's family living in Texas have been through many, and when we went to visit we saw first hand the devastation it left with it's trail. Your rhyme and flow were great with this one. Sararb :)
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
You did a great job with one of the most devastating storms that one can experience. I never want to have to go through one of those, but my husband's family living in Texas have been through many, and when we went to visit we saw first hand the devastation it left with it's trail. Your rhyme and flow were great with this one. Sararb :)
Comment Written 30-Aug-2013
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2013
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Thank you Sara. We get them here in Minnesoat too, but Texas and Oklahoma are Tornado alley. The devastation can be heartbreaking.