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A Storm on the Swamp

The storm, it is not passing by quickly

 

But the children are asleep in their beds

 

Should we awaken them all, so brashly,

 

or leave them at ease, to slumber instead?

 

The winds, beginning to knock at the door,

 

getting stronger and stronger each minute

 

They start to rattle; the boards on the floor

 

are creaking as wind slowly gets in it.

 

A loud crash of lightning hits trees outside

 

Perhaps they should prepare to run away

 

The calm lake waters now treacherous tides

 

A funnel takes form, dark menacing grey

 

Why should we wake them from their calm cool sleep?

 

It’s already done; the water’s too deep.

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Nov 23, 2011
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A take on the English sonnet form that revolves around a topic different than the typical one of love.

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