“The Storm”
An Abecedarian
A malevolent wind
Blows leaves into a swirl.
Car engines cease to purr.
Deadly silence replaces traffic sounds.
Eagle drop from the sky and leave winged craters in the sand.
Fish float upside down, lifeless eyes gazing sunward.
Giraffes hang their heads and sob
Hyenas find no cause to chuckle as they solemnly scavenge.
Inmates bloody their fists on bars.
Jailhouse guards have long gone home.
Kraken clouds swim the smoky sky
Locking ethereal tentacles around suffocating tree tops.
Mountains crumble like crackers under heavy feet.
Now their peaks rest scarcely higher than their bases.
Off key are the songs of what few birds remain.
Perfect pitch is a thing of the past.
Quavering a moment, an island slowly
Retreats into the ocean from which it once rose.
Snow bubbles and boils, scalding
Those treading through it.
Unbridled rains of melting stone
Violently brand the ground.
Wantonly destructive, a
Xiphoid shard of glass impales a child.
Yielding not to the pleas of man, the storm prepares to reach its
Zenith.
I don’t agree with your comment above the poem – I’d say this is evidence of your talent as a poet. I liked it very much – it depicted the perfect storm and you’ve inspired me to give the Abecedarian a try 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
You are so kind! It is a fun form.
LikeLike
My fear of writing unintentionally comical poetry has turned me into a composer of mostly satire and parody.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Whatever works! Satire is no easy task and I don’t think you give yourself enough credit 🙂
LikeLike
Reblogged this on Miscellaneous Inanities and commented:
I just realized that I had accidentally omitted some lines the first time I posted this poem.
LikeLike
Love these two lines and the image of an island sinking…. like Altlantis…
‘Quavering a moment, an island slowly
Retreats into the ocean from which it once rose.’
A perfect Storm! Thanks for sharing!
LikeLike
Thank you for reading and taking the time to comment! I genuinely appreciate your kind feedback:)
LikeLike
My pleasure. I enjoyed reading!
LikeLike
I learn so much from your “inanities”. Keep it up. I’m getting a free education and enjoying it.
LikeLike
Aww:) thank you!!!
LikeLike
Your encouraging feedback always means a lot
LikeLike
Well, I mean it all. I cannot bring myself to flatter someone if I don’t like their work. That sounds pompous, but I appreciate the same from others (even if it stings 😉
LikeLike
I agree. You said that well:)
LikeLike
Pingback: “The Storm” – Promote Yourself | Miscellaneous Inanities