The storm

NafisaSB

The waves roll high

They try to reach the sky

The wind blows low

It passes under the prow

The gull poised in [mid] flight

Sees the men in fright

It shrieks with delight –

Its feeding chance is bright.

The clouds, in anguish, roar

As the planes over it, soar

They mumble and they growl

As over the lands they prowl.

The fishes in the deep

Over the corals leap

With glassy eyes they wink

As boats capsize and sink

The storm gathers force

And breaks out in wild fury

Nature is its judge

And Nature is its jury

Wrecking everything

That lies in its way

It’s like a vengeful spirit

That none can hold at bay.

Laughing in delight

At the human’s plight

Its force is almost spent

The air, with screams, is rent.

Holding both its sides

It laughs – till they do split

Its screams, to whispers, die

Its passion is now dry.

Sighing with deep content

Though its back is fully bent

Away with the wind it goes

For it has run its course.

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  • Doggerel Dave

    A rich descriptive piece, timely inasmuch as I believe events such as that are going to become very much more common as the climate changes.
    A prophetic write that I could feel....

    • NafisaSB

      Yes, With the global warming crisis, we see so many changes in the climate in general and we are mostly helpless in the face of itโ€™s fury๐Ÿ˜”
      Thanks for your input- very much appreciated ๐Ÿ’

    • sorenbarrett

      Well written it took me by storm. I have been in such storms and it took me back to them. A fave

      • NafisaSB

        Thank you so much for the fave๐Ÿ™๐ŸผI hope you have overcome all the challenges and storms successfully and are now in a peaceful zone

      • Tony36

        Excellent write

        • NafisaSB

          thanks a ton - glad you liked it..

          • Tony36

            You're welcome

          • Tristan Robert Lange

            What a relentless, vivid ride, my dear friend! I love how you give the storm a full arc...a furious beginning, vengeful peak, and even a worn-out exit. That personification is strong throughout, especially the final stanzas. โ€œLaughs till they do splitโ€ is a chilling, poetic image. Beautifully done. ๐ŸŒน๐Ÿ‘

            • NafisaSB

              thank you so much - you have given me a different perspective of my own verse - and I am glad you shared it.
              have a beautiful weekend - God bless

              • Tristan Robert Lange

                You are most welcome! Exciting. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ It was a great weekend, and I hope yours was too. Sadly though, we had no internet and so I was operating on a spotty hotspot set up when I could. My apologies for the delay.

                • NafisaSB

                  no problem and no apologies needed - i too have had a fluctuating wifi topped by a socially active week , so was unable to log in too.
                  hope the coming days are as good as those that preceded it - enjoy life

                • Damaso

                  Terrible fate. I thoroughly enjoyed it. A superb, unparalleled story. Gripping and heartbreaking. Thank you for this; you truly leave me reeling. Best regards.

                  • NafisaSB

                    thank you. this was pure imagination, and written long ago; but in 2024 published a poem 'nisarga' which was a true story

                  • Neville



                    I have lived through such storms and know for sure there are more on the horizon .. an impressive poem that I enjoyed very much my friend .. Neville

                  • Thomas W Case

                    Superb work.

                  • Cheeky Missy

                    Rather vivid despite the disarming simplicity unveiling scenes of destruction gradually unfolding to a devastating conclusion. And yet, the winds and waves obey the LORD, to Whom we cry for mercy and deliverance, as the Scriptures declare. Excellently rendered with superb imagery and a painfully haunting poignancy. Thank you for sharing.

                  • Ksey_Gan

                    It is written as piano expropriation

                  • Ksey_Gan

                    • NafisaSB

                      Never saw it that way ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป



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