Hurricane

sorenbarrett

 Eye on the coast it screams its war cry
pushing waves of warriors onto beaches
climbing the sand, by its hand many die
soon the high ground it breaches

Spears of lightning, Thor's maul splits a wall
storm clouds then arrows of debris black out the sun
under waterfalls of rain the Valkyrie's call
drums of thunder echo, berserker war begun

Black as midnight it swings its sword of wind
cutting down trees bringing buildings to their knees
decapitating roofs, city bottle-necked, pinned
A cavalry of tornadoes advance with assassins' expertise

 Throat of the city cut, it bleeds
It closes its eyes, the lights go out
with teeth of wind the storm feeds
flossing with sparking power lines along its route

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  • Doggerel Dave

    Poetic account of what I've just watched through the safety of my TV screen, Soren. Horrendous.

    • sorenbarrett

      Not there right now but family is. I have been through so many that this is just another annoyance that needs clean up. Thanks for the read and comment my friend

    • Teddy.15

      A magnificent piece that really churns the reader, thinking of you dear sorrenbarret 🌹 stay safe dear poetry friend. 💙

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks for the read and comment not being there my concerns are with family that are.

        • Teddy.15

          Sending good vibes also to them ❤ī¸

        • arqios

          The imagery of battle and war is quite effective. Hope you are safe and dry.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks Arqios not being there I am fine but remain concerned for family that is there. Thanks for the read and concern it is most appreciated

          • orchidee

            Good write, and unfortunately true SB.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks Orchi appreciate your read and comment

            • MaxSmith

              Great imagery you creates here, I almost feel as I'm right there.

              I really enjoyed. Nice work.

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks so much Max I appreciate your read and most kind words of support.

              • Tony36

                Great write

                • sorenbarrett

                  Thanks Tony

                  • Tony36

                    You're welcome

                  • Thad Wilk

                    Powerful penning
                    awesomazing imagery! đŸ˜ŗ
                    Last stanza really rocks!! ⚡ 🌩ī¸
                    Brilliantly composed my friend! 👍
                    Best regards peace ✌ī¸ Thad

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks for the read Thad and I appreciate your kind words of support

                    • Neville


                      I hope this whole thing blows over real quickly and with no more loss of life .. I don't think many here realise just how devastating these things can be .. I am thinking of you all .. Neville

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks so much Neville saw pictures yesterday, where the tornadoes went through just a couple of blocks from the house it looks like a war zone. All roads blocked in and out. Lucky the house made it through dodging the bullet. Appreciate the support

                        • Neville



                          I got chased a few months back by Beryl until she grew tired of me and chose to mess with Jamaica instead

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Lucky you

                          • Goldfinch60

                            Wonderful words soren on an awful occurrence.

                            Andy

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thanks Gold appreciate the words of support they are appreciated.

                            • rebellion_in_sanity

                              The poem paints the picture effortlessly like the deft brush strokes of a painter. Captivating!

                              • sorenbarrett

                                Your words are poetic and deeply cherrished. Thank you so much for the read and support



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