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Madame Chipmunk
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-12-05

Posts 8296
Michigan

0 posted 2002-08-04 12:36 PM

~Turbulence~

The tornado sirens wail
their frightful lullaby
its two A.M. and outside
leafy twigs and branches fly

cannonades of rumbling thunder
lightning dazzles rippled streaks
sulphuric bolts from heaven
through haze of cloud mystiques

across the stormy stage of bleak
winds whistle grim alarms of fright
swirling their evil circle dance
in ready for howling tornadic flight

as turbulence reaches crescendo
angry torrents of rain
impassioned by raging gusts
pound against the window pane

as thunder fades to distant mumble
and windy bluster slows down
lightning forks still paint the sky
tornado sirens wail in a nearby town

performing her awe inspiring show
a tempest has come and gone tonight
in her violent wake, we still tremble
too edgy to sleep, our nerves strung tight
~

Lyra

copyright2002 Lyra Nesius

"poetry is life distilled" Gwendolyn Brooks

[This message has been edited by Madame Chipmunk (08-04-2002 12:52 AM).]

Greeneyes

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since 2000-09-09

Posts 9903
In Your Poetic Mind

1 posted 2002-08-04 12:46 PM

Lyra~

I LOVE THIS!!! we are having the same type of storm and the night sjy is just awesome, with its spider lightening and the rolling thunder....very lovely sweet friend....calming hugssss to you....

Lauren~

The ocean looks like a thousand diamonds strewn across a blue blanket
I lean against the wind pretend I am weightless and in this moment I am happy

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

2 posted 2002-08-04 12:50 PM

WOW!!! Oh my gosh, I was in a tornado before too, sweet friend, it is indeed thrilling and exciting, I hope everything is alright in that thunderstorm! (big hugggssssss) This is a powewrful poem that strikes like lightning and swept me off my feet, sweet friend, this is excellent, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Lyra, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

"Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..."

Shakira

ecrivan
Member Elite

since 2001-12-10

Posts 3923
my own state

3 posted 2002-08-04 01:43 AM

It's that season, isn't it, we've had tornadoes touching ground around the island of Montreal more frequently than before..
sensational descriptive write here..hope your safe and sound

Turbulent hugs

ShadowRider
Senior Member

since 2001-07-14

Posts 1038
USA

4 posted 2002-08-04 09:46 AM

Morning Munkster!  Wowsers.....sounds like you
were caught in the eye of the rage and the fury
of an annoyed Nature episode.  Tornado Alley is
a corridor we never want to be caught in.  Your
powerful descriptions were capture-perfect stares
at the awesome display of nature at her worst.
~spinning hugs to Genus Rodentia~
jeff

SmartChick
Member Rara Avis

since 2001-09-23

Posts 7081
On A Journey To The Unknown

5 posted 2002-08-04 10:32 AM

Lyra, this is just beautiful.

Sunshine

Administrator

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since 1999-06-25

Posts 63354
Listening to every heart

6 posted 2002-08-04 10:34 AM

You've captured the Eye of the Storm
very well indeed...
and I know what it's like,
thinking another is brewing
right around the corner...

Well done, Chipmunky-Lady...

Seymour Tabin
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since 1999-07-07

Posts 31720
Tamarac Fla

7 posted 2002-08-04 10:44 AM

Lyra,
Your poem was as delicious as a banana split
Must have gained at least a pound. Wonderful write.

Moon Dust

Member Elite

since 1999-06-11

Posts 2177
Skelmersdale, UK

8 posted 2002-08-04 10:48 AM

No tornado but weve had storms

If your afraid of the dark, then why did you come?

Martie

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since 1999-09-21

Posts 28049
California

9 posted 2002-08-04 10:59 AM

Lyra

You caught the fearful excitement that twirls in air and heart during a storm such as this. Wonderful writing!

NewEnglandlazurlu
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since 2002-01-04

Posts 7470
A Mountain Paradise

10 posted 2002-08-04 11:58 AM

Yikes, I wondered if you'd write about your experiences the other night. At dinner last night I was telling my hubby and daughter about your storm. Neither of them realized that Michigan can get tornadoes. Very frightening.
But great writing....Hugs, Marti

Nan

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Member Seraphic

since 1999-05-20

Posts 21191
Cape Cod Massachusetts USA

11 posted 2002-08-04 12:06 PM

See, Lyra? Even a tornado won't get the best of you - Your words are its surcease. Nice write, m'friend..

ThisDiamond
Member Rara Avis

since 2002-02-22

Posts 9353
Michigan, USA

12 posted 2002-08-04 01:00 PM

As always, powerful images from a vibrant mind. Enjoyed. ThisDiamond

Marge Tindal

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since 1999-11-06

Posts 42384
Florida's Foreverly Shores

13 posted 2002-08-04 01:25 PM

Lyra~

Now that would scare the bejeebers outta me too~

'a tempest has come and gone tonight
in her violent wake, we still tremble'

I do love this phrasing~
*HUGS*
~*Marge*~

~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~
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Magnus

Member Laureate

since 2001-10-10

Posts 14135
South Carolina, USA

14 posted 2002-08-04 01:44 PM

You paint a poetic picture of nature that
we all fear....Yet, thru your words, it
is something bearable to at least think of,
if not endure...

Hurricane Hugo in '89 was quite enough for
me....

Muys
Member

since 2002-04-06

Posts 389
The Netherlands

15 posted 2002-08-04 02:24 PM

Dear Lyra
I have never see a tornado, "alone in a news-paper
and on the TV
The picture is very nice,but the force from a tornado is fright-full

Muys

OLIAS
Senior Member

since 2000-06-20

Posts 1090
Pearl city Iowa

16 posted 2002-08-04 03:23 PM

Wonderful portrayal of the power and majesty of nature great write much enjoyed.

Regards,
Olias,

WhiteRose
Member Elite

since 2002-07-23

Posts 3208
somebody's dungeon

17 posted 2002-08-04 03:41 PM

Yes, I've seen a tornado and it is exactly as you portrayed it with your words. Very nicely done.

Neeraja
Senior Member

since 2002-06-22

Posts 812
The Netherlands

18 posted 2002-08-04 04:07 PM

Strong poem! I've never seen a tornado... well... I saw the movie twister...

Neeraja

SimplyGold
Senior Member

since 2002-07-10

Posts 1453

19 posted 2002-08-04 09:03 PM

You have me trembling. My dogs hide under the bed. I only wish I could get under there with them! Beautifully descriptive and powerful. Way to close to home.

Electra

Kit McCallum

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since 2000-04-30

Posts 14774
Ontario, Canada

20 posted 2002-08-04 09:14 PM

You've captured the fury of the storm perfectly in this piece Lyra ... wonderful imagery, much enjoyed!

Best wishes and hugs,
/Kit

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