POETRY

The Torrential Storm

An Inspired Abecedarian Poem

And the sky Burst forward, a torrential Combustion of energy Dances across the sky Electric wings Flapping — Gale winds Hurry consumers Inside buildings and cars — Jostling leaves gather Kerbside Lampposts flicker off and on, a Makeshift SOS in the storm No rescue, abandoned all — Only Nature rules this place, her Piercing anger howls and then Quiet and calm Reward the land Such peace one has never known ’Til the beast spins and rips, tears and shreds Utility poles and trees to the ground Vast darkness Wanders throughout the town, a Xanthous sky hovers low — Yet moments later, as fast as he came, the beast Zips up into the clouds and is gone.

©2020 Lori Carlson. All rights reserved.

This insanity was inspired by Manasi Diwakar’s Abecedarian, Salam Khan’s Abecedarian, and Sumera Rizwan’s Abecedarian — are we creating monsters? *laughs*

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Lori Carlson writes poetry, fiction, personal essays, creative non-fiction, and articles. She focuses on Spirituality, Life Lessons, Self-Awareness, Relationships, Mental Health, and LGBTQ+. She is the Owner/Editor of Promptly Written and Not For Bedtime Stories. You can find her older stories on her creative writing blog, Ravyne’s Nest and random ramblings on her personal blog, A Delicious Torment.