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Lori Grosser Rhoden
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0 posted 2011-08-05 06:19 AM




Must have been the thunder
that woke me from my slumber
The blowing tempest
gave me no rest
Wind chimes clanging
whirligigs banging
I checked the porch for damage
from the wind's rampage
finding blown over pots
and other whatnots
The weather channel is on...
the orange blob is almost gone
so is my cup of coffee
I'm starting to get sleepy
as the rain begins to slow
thunder rumbling in the distance low
Yawning I contemplate bed
but the TV shows a line of red
headed this way
looks like I'm up to stay

LGR(C)8/5/11

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JerryPat2
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1 posted 2011-08-05 08:29 AM


Y'all getting some bad stuff coming through, eh? Be safe, I'm come to like and adore ya.

~ Man who fish in other man's well often catch crabs. ~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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2 posted 2011-08-05 08:44 AM


Bless your heart Jerry. It wasn't so bad we had to head for the storm shelter thank goodness...just some small limbs down and things blown over and about. The 4:00am part was the worst. I appreciate you being here for me
Lori

Michael
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3 posted 2011-08-05 08:45 PM


lol Put on some coffee!  Been there, done that!

jwesley
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4 posted 2011-08-05 08:48 PM


Gee, I remember weather ... seems like it's forgotten to remember us though, other than just hot and humid.  Rain...what's that??

Enjoyed,

j.

Marchmadness
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5 posted 2011-08-05 10:47 PM


That's pretty scary, Lori. Happened to me during a visit to Texas. Haven't been back.
                                   Ida

Sunshine
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6 posted 2011-08-05 11:16 PM


Woke me at 4:10....good to see I had great company!




JL
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Texas, USA
7 posted 2011-08-07 12:40 PM


I love summer storms in Texas.  Especially when they move on and rumble in the distance.  Vivid write, enjoyed.

JL

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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8 posted 2011-08-07 04:57 PM


I like a plain ole thunderstorms with lots of thunder and lightning myself, I just don't like 'em in the middle of the night. I also prefer them moving off in the distance too. Thanks
Lori

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9 posted 2011-08-08 09:34 PM


When I was a child, I wondered why my Daddy would stay up and watch through the storms. Now I can't sleep through a bad one for the life of me... and miss the feeling of safety his watching gave. *S* Hope the weather settles and you get some rest! *S*
Lori Grosser Rhoden
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10 posted 2011-08-08 10:26 PM


I know what you mean, my husband is the weather guy so I never worry about it cause I know he is on top of it...chance of rain every day this week so I hope it doesn't do anything in the middle of the night again.  
ebonygirl
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11 posted 2011-08-08 11:05 PM


Sounds like it was a long night.
Enjoyed your poem, Lori
Ms, e

Lori Grosser Rhoden
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12 posted 2011-08-09 07:06 AM


No storms last night! no rain yet this morning...we'll see what the day brings.
Thanks Ebony Girl
Lori

secondhanddreampoet
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13 posted 2011-08-13 04:43 PM


effectively impressionistic 'slice of life' write !
Lori Grosser Rhoden
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14 posted 2011-08-14 08:27 AM


Thanks for sampling my "slice" giad you foud it to your liking.
Lori

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