A FRIGHT

Storms in the middle of the night can give the bravest a fright!

                             A FRIGHT

Lightning bolt in darkest night

Thunderous claps - gave much fright

Pater on rooftops - a strange delight.

Hurricane winds in bleak November

A shiver, a quiver - nite to remember,

though stark warning came late October.

Batten down the hatches!

Bolt them there latches ...

see storm clouds hanging over there!

Watch maddening waters rage >>>* <<<

         in aftermath of storm...

Gullies and rivers swell right from the source.

The race is down the mountainside ...

reaching oceans far and wide.

That was a night to remember - in bleak November.

The lightning, it brightened the darkened sky

and thunderous claps gave reason to question the Gods

and ask, 'Why is nature so complex: at times so gentle

and at times so frighteningly bold!?'

Created @ 6.00am on Monday November 4th 2019

Author's Note

In the dead of night lone sleeper was given a fright. In the hurricane season what can one expect!

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

Although I'm not frightened of thunderstorms and lightening, I enjoyed being inside the mind of someone who is. Twice you say "bleak November", and once paired with "remember", which immediately made me think of "The Raven". In fact, I can see a bit of Poe's spirit running through the whole piece. (That's a good thing)

[kitty]

So glad that you have graced my page with a lovely review. Thanking you most kindly.

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

Your poem is a vivid and evocative portrayal of the power and majesty of nature, and the way that it can inspire both awe and fear in those who witness it. The opening lines, "Lightning bolt in darkest night / Thunderous claps - gave much fright / Pater on rooftops - a strange delight," immediately draw the reader into the world of the poem, creating a sense of tension and anticipation.

The lines "Hurricane winds in bleak November / A shiver, a quiver - nite to remember, / though stark warning came late October," capture the sense of foreboding that often precedes a powerful storm, while the lines "Batten down the hatches! / Bolt them there latches ... / see storm clouds hanging over there!" create a sense of urgency and preparation.

The lines "Watch maddening waters rage >>>*

[Chris Shaw]

This may have been written in November kitty, but reminds me of a recent storm and the continual deluge of rainwater we have experienced recently. The rivers are bursting their banks where we are. I love your descriptions and I certainly fear thunder and the electricity sparking through the sky. Can be spectacular to watch but also frightening. It is lovely to read a poem from you and I wish you all good wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Chris

[kitty]

Good to see you on page Christine. Thanks. So happens that this was a real life frightening experience that my friend Christine recently had. Its the lightening that scared me most. Was glad when it was over. We both stayed in our separate rooms too scared to move! May you be the happiest as you celebrate the season!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend and I wish the same for you :)

[Chris]

Life presents many versions of "Thunders" that give any - let alone the unwary - a fright and startle.

[kitty]

Thanks for this meaningful visit Chris. Cant seem to get through with response to other pieces.Maybe the volume of posts is too great. Will try later but here's to wishing you all the best for the season.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it is interesting how some of us love storms and yet fear them at the same time...
Mother Nature has her way....she presents such beauty and such danger all at once.
this is so well done...
we feel the claps....
j.

[kitty]

Thank you so much Jacob for your take on my simple piece. We should all show respect to Mother nature - the source of our existence.