Thunder Rolls
Quatrain poetry24 total reviews
Comment from Gail Denham
Well done - rhyme is good and subject compelling. So glad we live in earthquake country, but not under the tornadoes, altho we have gotten a few here in the Northwest. I cannot imagine what it would be like to see your house flattened and all your belongings thrown to the winds. Good poem.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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Well done - rhyme is good and subject compelling. So glad we live in earthquake country, but not under the tornadoes, altho we have gotten a few here in the Northwest. I cannot imagine what it would be like to see your house flattened and all your belongings thrown to the winds. Good poem.
Comment Written 16-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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Thank you very much, Gail, for your review. I guess we all have different challenges wherever we leave, don't we? I'm grateful for your comments.
Melissa
Comment from geetha silvaratnam
A poem on thunder explained so well. It has a great flow and nice rhythm too. The artwork fits perfectly. The devastating thunder . Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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A poem on thunder explained so well. It has a great flow and nice rhythm too. The artwork fits perfectly. The devastating thunder . Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 15-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 16-Mar-2019
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Hi, Geetha... I just love a good storm!!! ha. Thank you for your wonderful words and comment.
Melissa
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Your superbly-written poem paints a terrifying picture of nature at its most
dominating and raging. You have made excellent use of specific details,
especially figurative descriptions.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Your superbly-written poem paints a terrifying picture of nature at its most
dominating and raging. You have made excellent use of specific details,
especially figurative descriptions.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Thank you, Janice. The thunderstorm season is upon us. I appreciate your review.
Melissa
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi, Melissa,
Your lovely words belie the power of the storm. The strength of your stanzas tell the tale of the strength of the wind and the possible damage, but still, the words are woven together with great skill.
Thank you for sharing this powerful poem - I'd give you a six if I had one,
~patty~
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Hi, Melissa,
Your lovely words belie the power of the storm. The strength of your stanzas tell the tale of the strength of the wind and the possible damage, but still, the words are woven together with great skill.
Thank you for sharing this powerful poem - I'd give you a six if I had one,
~patty~
Comment Written 14-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Thanks so much, Patty. I cherish your virtual sixer!!
Melissa
Comment from RodG
I am always alarmed when I see SEVERE STORM WARNING stream across the top of my TV. It's not even early spring and already much of the Deep South has been devastated by tornadoes. You set the scene especially well in the first two stanzas. Rod
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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I am always alarmed when I see SEVERE STORM WARNING stream across the top of my TV. It's not even early spring and already much of the Deep South has been devastated by tornadoes. You set the scene especially well in the first two stanzas. Rod
Comment Written 14-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Thanks so much, Rod. I was thinking of the Alabama tornados when I penned this. I thank you for the review.
Melissa
Comment from Heather Knight
This is a beautiful poem, Melissa. You have described the storm perfectly.
I only disagree with one thing: even though I know these storms destroy, I think the color is not ugly.
Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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This is a beautiful poem, Melissa. You have described the storm perfectly.
I only disagree with one thing: even though I know these storms destroy, I think the color is not ugly.
Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Hey, Maria. Thanks so much for the great review. Your eye for color is commendable. I love colors too, but when I see a green sky, I run!! haha. Much appreciated.
Melissa
Comment from dragonpoet
Nicely rhymed and metered poem about the violence of nature. The tornado is devastating to all concerned. I like how you got the rain and green sky in the poem.
Very awesome artwrork.
Keep writing
Joan
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Nicely rhymed and metered poem about the violence of nature. The tornado is devastating to all concerned. I like how you got the rain and green sky in the poem.
Very awesome artwrork.
Keep writing
Joan
Comment Written 14-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Thank you, Joan for the lovely review.
Melissa
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Any time, Melissa.
Joan
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the rolling thunder clouds that appear in the skies and soon turn into hurricanes that no man on earth can stop, the best is to find shelter to be safe.
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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A very well-written poem about the rolling thunder clouds that appear in the skies and soon turn into hurricanes that no man on earth can stop, the best is to find shelter to be safe.
Comment Written 14-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Thanks so much, Sandra.
Melissa
Comment from tbacha58
these summer storms upon the plains
cause earth and heaven, both, to shake;
green crops and towns, and people, too
are devastated in their wake
Your poem describes the abnormal weather we are actually feeling it. Your words are exactly written in a beautiful deep rhyming poem about the wind, the rain, and the wind. Very well done. Terry xoxo
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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these summer storms upon the plains
cause earth and heaven, both, to shake;
green crops and towns, and people, too
are devastated in their wake
Your poem describes the abnormal weather we are actually feeling it. Your words are exactly written in a beautiful deep rhyming poem about the wind, the rain, and the wind. Very well done. Terry xoxo
Comment Written 14-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 14-Mar-2019
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Thank you, Terry, and ya'll stay safe!!
Melissa
Comment from robyn corum
Melissa,
Wow. This poem is certainly appropriate right now - at least where I live. I have been lucky enough to have never been directly in the path of a tornado's destructive path, but I have volunteered enough to see what they can do. It's more than anyone can try to explain or describe.
I even created a FB page for Gift Card donations after one particularly bad series -and posted some really fascinating photos and info (though that was a while ago and I don't even remember what all is on there now.)
Anyway, I thought this was marvelous! Very rich and deep and descriptive. Any self-respecting tornado would be proud to have this poem used to describe them. *smile*
A couple, three notes: (small stuff)
1.) cause the earth and heaven to shake;
--> cause earth and heaven, both, to shake;
--> for scansion
2.) green crops and towns, and people(,) too,
3.) are (devastated) in their wake
Thanks so much for sharing. Fab job!
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2019
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Melissa,
Wow. This poem is certainly appropriate right now - at least where I live. I have been lucky enough to have never been directly in the path of a tornado's destructive path, but I have volunteered enough to see what they can do. It's more than anyone can try to explain or describe.
I even created a FB page for Gift Card donations after one particularly bad series -and posted some really fascinating photos and info (though that was a while ago and I don't even remember what all is on there now.)
Anyway, I thought this was marvelous! Very rich and deep and descriptive. Any self-respecting tornado would be proud to have this poem used to describe them. *smile*
A couple, three notes: (small stuff)
1.) cause the earth and heaven to shake;
--> cause earth and heaven, both, to shake;
--> for scansion
2.) green crops and towns, and people(,) too,
3.) are (devastated) in their wake
Thanks so much for sharing. Fab job!
Comment Written 13-Mar-2019
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2019
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Thanks so much Robyn. I appreciate the helpful notes and corrections!!
Melissa
