Monday, December 3, 2007

After The Storm - Part 1 Comments

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The wind blew wild and furious
Whistling hell-notes thru the wires
A wall of rain, sheet after sheet, surged
Battering every roof and window, bouncing off paths and roads;
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Paddy Scott Hogg
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Linda Ori 16 November 2008

Now I know why I choose to live inland! I love the water, but a storm such as this is a reminder that the sea can be both beautiful and deadly. And I have always had a fear of drowning. Fantastic and powerful imagery throughout - as always, you do manage to paint a blazing scenerio with your words. Brilliant! Linda :)

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Terry B 03 December 2007

Wow..what a write. The imagery is just amazing. These lines.. 'Cutting the very earth, re-shaping the shore Like biting diggers of earth’s fury incarnate Taking back land once ruled by the ancient kingdom of the sea: E’en the thunder and crash of rugged cliff rocks falling, Tumbling in avalanche, brown-golden rusted, rubble and dust Could not be heard amid the rapturous rampant symphony The clattering chorus of cyclotronic chaos mid the storm’s ragged fury. The power and the glory of earth’s elements unleashed' are simply brilliant. An excellent write, no doubt.

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Galloway, SW SCOTLAND UK
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