Comment from June Sargent

Excellent

And it's not only little children who are startled and frightened when this happens - I still jump when I see the flashes of light and hear the clapping of thunder! I want to hide under the table with my cats! You've captured the drama beautifully in just a few short lines. Nice rhyme and rhythm as well. Great job.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019

Thanks June for your encouraging review.

The thunder noise sometimes scares me because it happens so
suddenly.

As always, I appreciate your reviews and comments about my short verses.

Mark

Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Excellent

"Lightning and Thunder", is short, succinct and very much to the point. Woven through each short line are the golden threads of truth. You KEEP WRITING and I'll KEEP READING. I look forward to seeing your next post.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019

Thanks Dutchess!

I am so pleased you will keep a lookout for my short verse style.

Mark

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 12-Jul-2019

You're welcome Mark!
I'll certainly keep a lookout for your short verse style.
the Duchess

Comment from Earl Corp

Excellent

Awesome picture you chose to accompany your poem. If this isnt a contest entry it should be. I hope it makes the all time best list for you.

 Comment Written 12-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Jul-2019

Sorry Earl, it is not a contest entry. FS funny money was limited so I used balances to pump this one. I appreciate your comments about raising its profile.

Mark

Comment from Robert Zimmerman

Excellent

Hello Mark. The poem describes a summer thunder storm to a tee. In fact, we just experienced one just like that 4 hours ago. The descriptive narrative was realistic and was visible through your words. Robert

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019

Thanks Robert for your weather report in your locale. I did not have an advanced warning of the same when I posted my verse. LOL

Pleased that mine was not a 'Fake News' report and that you thought it was an accurate reading.

Mark

reply by Robert Zimmerman on 11-Jul-2019

You're welcome. It was NOT fake news. LOL

Comment from A. Willow Bends

Excellent

I love a summer storm. Your choice of photo is a perfect choice for your poem. Even without the photo, we could envision this due to your word choice, which is what an effective 5-7-5 is supposed to do. Great choice.
The overall bit is wonderful! Good Luck!
Wendy

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019

Thanks Wendy for your review of my short 'weather report' verse. Pleased you liked my total presentation.

Mark

Comment from DeborahWrite

Excellent

Dear Mark,
I enjoyed your ability to ignite the senses with your excellent poem. I also enjoyed your selected picture. It is perfect!
My best,
Deborah

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019

Thanks Deborah for your comments about my weather report verse. LOL. Glad my overall presentation pleased you.

Mark

reply by DeborahWrite on 11-Jul-2019

Thank you, Mark :)

Comment from Debbie Pope

Excellent

I like your "white cracks in the night sky." Simple but perfectly descriptive. Then of course thunder has to clash. Logical just like I like it.
Nice job.

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019

Deb Joe,

Pleased you liked my summer weather report verse. Thanks too for your starry review of all my posts..

Mark

Comment from Sugarray77

Excellent

Very good, Mark. This short, impactful verse is perfect in presentation, photography, and words. I can seem to sense this event through your poem. Well done.

Melissa

 Comment Written 11-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2019

Thanks Melissa for your starry review of all my posts.

Mark

Comment from Boogienights

Excellent

My favorite kind of weather. I love your description of the storm, we never get that where we live. I could picture the scene in my mind...feel the coming rain. Well done!

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019

Thanks Boogienights for telling me how this short verse affected you.

I appreciate your support for my 'weather report.'

Mark

Comment from juliaSjames

Excellent

I admire the description of lightning as "white cracks in the night sky".
An excellent 5-7-5 on the sights and sounds of a storm. In fact the end rhymes of "flashes" and "clashes" are excellent examples of onomatopoeia used for rhetorical effect.

Very nicely done poetic vignette.

Blessings Julia

 Comment Written 10-Jul-2019

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reply by the author on 10-Jul-2019

Again thanks for your blessings for my 'weather report' verse. Pleased you picked up on some of the elements that I included in my verse.

Mark

Mark