The Storm

Sheets of rain fall,

blinding, loud, ceaseless,

as though a million infants bawl,

in the grips of a nightmare merciless!

Skies ripped open,

nerves of brilliant white,

the deep growl of thunder,

a giant's rising might!

A great tree split asunder,

a humble home destroyed,

life cowers, afraid,

awed by nature's violence, unalloyed!

Rage emptied, exhausted,

the storm withers away,

and shining through curtains of gray and black,

a determined, stubborn ray!

Gloom departs, nature smiles,

her mirth, her joy evoked,

to dumstruck mankind, her wisdom speaks,

"I am beauty when respected, destruction when provoked!"

Reviews

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I liked = loved if i say........you words arequite perfect, powerful......loved here few lines.......
A great tree split asunder,
a humble home destroyed,
life cowers, afraid,
awed by nature's violence, unalloyed!
Rage emptied, exhausted,
the storm withers away,
and shining through curtains of gray and black,
a determined, stubborn ray.........these lines has made an impact.......well written.

[Rashmi Kulal]

Hey thanks! :)

[Michael Kevin Spencer]

It feels like a very classical language and I commend you.

[Rashmi Kulal]

Thanks Michael! :)

[PP]

Beautifully justified nature's course..awesome :)

[Rashmi Kulal]

Thanks Prathama! :)

[PP]

:)

[DIVYA]

The sheer wrath of nature. The cruel storm spares no one as it marches on its mayhem. Almost powered by hate.

You did superb poetry here Rashmi. Each line conveyed the destruction. Thanks!

[Rashmi Kulal]

Thanks for the review Divya! :)

[DIVYA]

you are welcome :)

[Mary Christabel George]

Rashmi,
Every word and sentence is so wisely used.
We draw the picture before eyes.
And winds up with a beautiful message "I am beauty when respected, destruction when provoked!"
Poet & writer like you prove time and again that pen holds power.

[Rashmi Kulal]

Thanks Mary! Glad you liked it! :)