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When raging storms are howling
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When raging storms are howling |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands 
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When raging storms are howling You'd better not be outside I had to because a hatch got loose Had to walk with my legs spread wide A Westerly gale is roaming my place I heard the roof tiles rattle I really hope they will stay put When wind is fighting his battle Trees are bending deep to earth I think my roof just moved a bit The stove is burning with hot coals I'm rather comfortable where I sit But every time I hear wind roaring In full speed dwelling this flat land I keep thinking of that tree across Will the weeping willow still stand Two daughters rang "Mom how are you? Can you cope with this storm blowing hard I said: "I'm fine my love, I won't sweat Until the roof from the house does part" And so I'm writing here my verse While storm is knocking on my door I've shut it tight, I won't let him in And ignore him, when he knocks some more Like scattered leaves...my words will flow [This message has been edited by Titia Geertman (10-27-2002 02:15 PM).] |
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bslicker 
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
Once again, your writing has put a smile on my face, this time early in the morning.... thanks.. enjoyed.... good write Bernie  A smile a day keeps the world in smile's. |
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regards2you Member Elite
since 2002-10-01
Posts 3940California |
This is wonderful. I, too, have trees I wonder about; will they blow down during a storm. You sound so warm and cozy in this poem, and, ever the silent wondering what will happen, as you wait out the storm. Seems so real. Enjoyed it greatly, Warmly, Pat ..without surrender, be on good terms with all persons.. |
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Pezz1 Junior Member
since 2002-10-27
Posts 33Scotland |
Thank you for this it brought a smile to my face as i read it during a storm. |
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Radrook Senior Member
since 2002-08-09
Posts 648 |
The storms of living try our endurance! Only the strong survive intact. Enjoyed the read. Thanks for sharing. God bless! |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh Titia, this is wonderful, sweet friend, I love storms and as long as I am safe indoors I don't mind all the sounds they make! (kiss on cheek) This is wonderfully said, sweet friend, I love it, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Titia, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
OH MY TITIA! YOU KEEP YOURSELF SAFE. I AM GLAD YOU HAVE THE NICE COZY FIRE TO KEEP YOU WARM. I, TOO, HOPE THE WEEPING WILLOW TREE STILL STANDS AFTER THE STORM IS OVER. |
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Miah Senior Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 1062Pennsylvania |
Wonderful Read! thanks |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Titia, thanks so much for sharing this. It really seemed like it was happening, as it is raining here, too. It's not storming, though, thank God. Love To All, Ethel |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
Titia....ooooh, it makes me want to curl up in a soft blanket and drink some hot chocolate.....maybe with a few cookies..lol. Take care and be well !! hugs, Chris Life is not measured by breaths you take, but by moments that take your breath away. |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
Hi friends, thanks for your replies and concern. It's slowing down now and I survived LOL, others were not that lucky, it seems this was the heaviest storm in 12 years. Well I'll see the damages tomorrow, when I'm going back to work again. BACK TO WORK  Brrrrrr....!!!I don't think I have any damage here though the roof tiles were rattling heavy and loud. Love you all, Titia Like scattered leaves...my words will flow |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Oh, I love this poem. You recreated the atmosphere here for your readers. The powers of nature can be both frightening and exhillerating! ~ hope you didn't lose your roof! ~ Linda |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
I love the personality which you have given this storm, Titia... I think he won't be any match for you, though!  ~ loving chipmunk hugsLyra |
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paladin
since 2001-08-05
Posts 930Pensacola,Fl. |
The mighty oak stands firm against the stormy winds and often gets pushed over.The willow submits to the wind and is bent to the ground only to arise when the storm is gone.People are like that.We can learn a lot from nature. paladin |
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Muys Member
since 2002-04-06
Posts 389The Netherlands |
Nice poem Titia The hole day I stay home A terrible storm , there have been trouble on the internet  mom |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Titia~ Enjoyed your poem. Pour a hot cup of coffee or chocolate and let the wind blow...Paul |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Titia, that was some storm that hit your area. I was reading about it in our newspaper this morning. Seems many people were killed and blown into the sea, trees ripped out by their roots and many buildings damaged. I hope your roof stayed put and you were all snuggly by the fire. Thinking of you, Marti Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
I hear tell that one should open all the windows in a severe windstorm, like a tornado, etc. Hope it wasn't one of those and that you're okay. I'm thinking you had the computer off during the storm and you wrote this post the event. Therefore, you are fine and your house is still standing, with its roof. Whether on the shoal or on the shore, |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I am glad you made it through...sounds like a tough guy! |
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