I stand here in front of a severe storm
Frozen in fear as the tornado sirens sound
And the sky explodes in lighting
Because of what I see coming.
I remember the warnings
Of what was going to happen.
The politicians scoffed so much.
So the corporations keep on churning,
Churning out their dirt into the air.
For no one at all cared.
Why would no one listen?
Why did no one care?
All for the sake of their money.
And now their gold is worthless,
Worthless since it is to late
To stop what they started.
It is too late, too late for us now.
So here I stand watching another
Severe storm coming in yet again
Tonight into my hometown.
As the tornado sirens sound
And the lightning erupts all around,
Frozen in fear I watch because
Dropping to the ground was a never
Known before F7 tornado.
Oh so glad you posted this on your page! What a great poem and a great idea. Well done.
Thank you very much. But I am not sure about it. All of them seem to lack something.
‘Tis true, so true…
Very unfortunately yes. Thank you for coming by and commenting. Was not sure if anyone would like this one.
Since you mention “if anyone would like this one,” I’m willing to go out on a limb and tell you I have mixed emotions about it. To me, the theme is conflict – but, maybe it is suppose to be? Sometimes, I like words that make me uncomfortable – for a short time! After all, they are a good basis to appreciate the comfort level we seek. Good work!
I appreciate your feedback about this. Thank you.
That’s an amazing poem!! I usually don’t like poetry but yours is really interesting. It’s something to think about, and it may happen in the future! Awesome job!
You commented on my blog by the way, if you remember
Thank you for coming by and commenting. And yes, I remember you blog, it is quite awesome itself.
there is such truth to this poem…another awesome post
I hope it never happens, but I’m afraid it will. Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting so kindly.
I’m with King Jaz – I’m not much into poetry; it’s too obscure and therefore can’t be felt. But this was great!
Many poems can be cryptic, and sometimes mine starts that way, but so many are just little stories done in poetic form. Thank you so very much for stopping by and your very kind remark.
This is very..meaningful. I cannot really say much because I have never been into poetry (will try it some time), but I really liked the subject of the poem, as well as how it was written.
Thank you so very much for you kind comment. I am glad that you liked it. I hope you will visit again sometime.
Very good. Everybody ignores the signs. Ignore-ance is bliss ’til you’re swept up by a twister.
Yes, they will see unfortunately when it is too late. Thank you so much for commenting.
aww…it is well done…yet unfortunate that there was reason to write it…
Yes, and it is unfortunate. Thank you for coming by and commenting.
Love this poem! I have experienced a number of tornadoes – most of them in my youth in Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota – never will forget those experiences and the energy attached to them….however, never has this metaphor been more relevant than it is now…have you read Patricia Smith’s “Blood Dazzler”? She wrote it about Hurricane Katrina as seen primarily through the perspective of the storm itself. It’s totally intense and transcendent!
I am sure then that you caught my F7 tornado since they only go right now to F5, although there getting much more common. I will have to check out the book you mentioned. Thank you so much for commenting and enjoying my humble work.
I like your response in the comment above , , , “little stories done in poetic form.” Thank you. That’s what I always felt a poem should be. I love the ones that are. Excellent poem, a story with deeper meaning.
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This was a nice, spooky take on the nature’s revenge theme. The ending especially had a quietly apocalyptic feel to it like, “Well, in five minutes we’re all going to be erased from existence and there’s nothing we can do about it.” Very effective.
Yes, you picked up on it. So far F5 is as high as they get and there becoming more common all the time. Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting.
Randall! I am so flattered you added me to your blog roll
Many thanks!
You are welcome. You do have an interesting blog for sure.
F7 tornado’s scare me! I am not a fan of storms at all. I just might have a new place to live that will a have basement! Now that I will be happy about…44 years old and still a big baby.
It is scary because F5’s use to be somewhat rare, but they are becoming so much more common now, like the one that ripped through Springfield Missouri. I do expect a step-up in intensity in the not so distant future. Being scared of any tornado is a healthy sign of self-preservation. Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting.
No listened , no one cared then in the end there was nothing there.
I am afraid so. I am concerned about what may be ahead considering the poor attitude that so many people have. Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it very much.
Like you I fear for the future I have written a few poems , thinly veiled, on this subject. But people need to take notice.
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Forgive me for rambling on but here I tried to say the same as you . http://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2011/09/19/nature-in-the-evening-glow/
Those poeple reading the replies need to click on the above link and read this poem too.
nice poem !!!
Thank you, and thank you for stopping by and commenting.
This is a great piece. nicely written
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