Morbid fear of storms
A cascade potlach poem12 total reviews
Comment from lyenochka
You did a perfect Cascade poem and even keeping a rhyming form. I like how you wrote that first quatrain and when those lines repeat, it makes logical sense in the new stanza. Sorry about that frightening experience. Your dear grandfather didn't know how his words would affect you!
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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You did a perfect Cascade poem and even keeping a rhyming form. I like how you wrote that first quatrain and when those lines repeat, it makes logical sense in the new stanza. Sorry about that frightening experience. Your dear grandfather didn't know how his words would affect you!
Comment Written 07-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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hi Helen sorry for late reply Busy at work etc Yes I dont think he ever knew never mind Ihave lovely other memories of him Cheers Chris
Comment from pharp
Chris,
I am truly understand how you feel and you expressed it quite well in your poem.
I recall as a child, when there were thunder and lightening, my mother would cut off all the lights, turn off the TV and we would all huddle together being extremely quite until after the storm was over.
I still do some of the same but not to that extreme. I will not talk on the phone and I will turn off the TV and close the blinds.
Thanks for sharing my friend.
Lots of love...Portia
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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Chris,
I am truly understand how you feel and you expressed it quite well in your poem.
I recall as a child, when there were thunder and lightening, my mother would cut off all the lights, turn off the TV and we would all huddle together being extremely quite until after the storm was over.
I still do some of the same but not to that extreme. I will not talk on the phone and I will turn off the TV and close the blinds.
Thanks for sharing my friend.
Lots of love...Portia
Comment Written 07-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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hi portia Yes I still shut the curtains and just sit a storm out never use the phone either LOL thanks for your review Sorry for late reply Cheers Chris
Comment from BeasPeas
Hi Christine. A fear in childhood usually carries over to adulthood. I have a few myself. I guess we all do. Your Cascade poem is well done. It's okay for us to have our fears. Hugs, Marilyn
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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Hi Christine. A fear in childhood usually carries over to adulthood. I have a few myself. I guess we all do. Your Cascade poem is well done. It's okay for us to have our fears. Hugs, Marilyn
Comment Written 07-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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hi marilyn Thanks so much For your review Enjoyed the challenge
sorry for late reply Busy at work ( virus testing ) Cheers Chris hugs back
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It is a scare, isn't it? Pray we all stay safe. Hugs, Marilyn
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written heartfelt cascade poem. I can understand your fear because lightning can be dangerous. I think your grandfather means to protect you and warned you not to take it lightly. Maybe his method was not effective but leaves you with only fear.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2020
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A very well-written heartfelt cascade poem. I can understand your fear because lightning can be dangerous. I think your grandfather means to protect you and warned you not to take it lightly. Maybe his method was not effective but leaves you with only fear.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2020
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Hi Samdra,cThanks very much and yes I dont think my grandfather meant to scare me but I suppose it did and I just live with it. My greatest fear would be to fly through a severe storm I am off to Bali in May heres hoping no lightning strikes Cheers Chris
Comment from Janice Canerdy
Oh, my goodness. Your grandfather's well-meant actions led to a permanent fear. For me, it's storm cellars. When I was a kid, they'd shove me in there first, then pile in. I think that's was caused my mild claustrophobia! I ended up telling them, "NO! I'll take my chances!"
Your poem is skillfully-written, clearly describing the reason for a fear.
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2020
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Oh, my goodness. Your grandfather's well-meant actions led to a permanent fear. For me, it's storm cellars. When I was a kid, they'd shove me in there first, then pile in. I think that's was caused my mild claustrophobia! I ended up telling them, "NO! I'll take my chances!"
Your poem is skillfully-written, clearly describing the reason for a fear.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2020
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Hi Janice Thanks and yes I am sure he didnt mean to set this off but I cant get over it IJust freeze if I hear storms approaching and get inside as quickly as I can I can identify with you fear also i enjoyed this cascade challenge I thought my fear fitted the bill Cheers Chris
Comment from robyn corum
Chris,
I'm very sorry. That sounds like a horrible fear to have to deal with all your life.
You explained it well here but it kinda makes me a bit put out at your grandpa. *smile* You were a little young for that talk.
This poem was enjoyable. Thanks!
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2020
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Chris,
I'm very sorry. That sounds like a horrible fear to have to deal with all your life.
You explained it well here but it kinda makes me a bit put out at your grandpa. *smile* You were a little young for that talk.
This poem was enjoyable. Thanks!
Comment Written 07-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2020
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Hi Robyn Thanks and It is a little issue for me or a big one but I know my grandfather was only trying to teach me I loved him very much but he died when I was 12 so not many years with him but those I had I remember well he use to sing to me often Cheers Chris
Comment from RodG
You conquered the challenges of the cascade poem very well and also tell us your story clearly. The reader easily understands why you are still "morbidly fearful" of lightning. The trauma of that single moment in your childhood will stay with you forever. Rod
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2020
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You conquered the challenges of the cascade poem very well and also tell us your story clearly. The reader easily understands why you are still "morbidly fearful" of lightning. The trauma of that single moment in your childhood will stay with you forever. Rod
Comment Written 07-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 07-Mar-2020
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Hi Rod, Thanks very much for your review and this challenge gave me an opportunity to write about the weather and my fear so Hopefully I met the criteria Cheers Christine
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
My Grandma feared the storms and this seed can be given life when we are young and it never goes away, your words here are poignant and honest Christine, few people are struck by lightening, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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My Grandma feared the storms and this seed can be given life when we are young and it never goes away, your words here are poignant and honest Christine, few people are struck by lightening, love Dolly x
Comment Written 07-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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hi Dolly Thanks and yes I hate lightning the most Wont go out in it for anything anyway calm here at the moment sorry for late reply Stay safe and well Cheers Chrisx
Comment from Iza Deleanu
I hear you, I am terrified of storms as well and especially of thunders, my cat too. We used to hide in the bathroom, not ð??? Thank you so much for sharing and good luck with your writings.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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I hear you, I am terrified of storms as well and especially of thunders, my cat too. We used to hide in the bathroom, not ð??? Thank you so much for sharing and good luck with your writings.
Comment Written 07-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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hi Iza Thanks and I know how you feel I cant stop this fear I hide under the blankets still LOL Cheers Christine
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Yes I can understand this fear I hate thunder and lightning myself. I think you've cascaded your opening verses lines well through this poem Chrissy, and I enjoyed reading the story behind your true life Cascade.
cheers.
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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Yes I can understand this fear I hate thunder and lightning myself. I think you've cascaded your opening verses lines well through this poem Chrissy, and I enjoyed reading the story behind your true life Cascade.
cheers.
Comment Written 06-Mar-2020
reply by the author on 13-Mar-2020
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hi Pearl Thank you and enjoyed this challenge Based on real experience Sorry for late reply Cheers Christine
