the clouds convulse, to clash
a fearsome ravage of altitude
ice shards, screech and gnash
silver linings deform, obtrude
.
this war of wretched weather
will pass unheeded by most
yet those of frenzied feather
attuned to an empyrean host
will revel in heaven’s distress
bristled bellicose, valorous egress
darting, diving, wings flailing
avian sky dappled, unveiling
.
and Indra thus invoked
shall choke the crepuscular rays
so drown the cries of man
cataclysmic
end of
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Reading this awaited piece first thing today and I’m blown away by the tempestuous Diana-mic downpour of alliterative, metaphoric musings on the Storm! You really know how to create a world and pull your readers there with you.
P.S – The allusion to Indra ❤❤❤
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Ah, so thrilled with your feedback dear lady! Hugs ahoy! ❤
I was so stalled with the ending …. it took longer than the body of the poem itself! I knew I wanted to include the powerful Hindi deity after I read about him…. but then found myself looking out the window at clouds and the paucity of birdlife. So easily distracted haha …..
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I loved the ending. Especially the structure!
Perhaps the eerie aerial happenings happened to spur you on and finish the ‘storm’? 😛
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It’s a wee tornado 🌪 as you can see! So thrilled you were swept away by it hehe 😉 👏🏻🤗🤗
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❤❤❤
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🍫 🌹💃🏻 ❤️ 💃🏻🌹🍫
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😂🍁🐦🌊
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Emoji cataclysm alert haha!!
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Hehehe! Special emphasis on the bird there! 😛😂
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I saw the bird and a guffaw was the result, with a post guffaw chuckle for good measure! 😉🤣🤣
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I’m chuckling “in punctuations” here! 😛
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This was wonderful read. You have described it so beautifully, a poetic delight!
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I welcome your words with a happy heart Aquib! Ever grateful!
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Wow, best description of a storm that I’ve read! This is marvelous Diana! Your style of writing is beautiful.
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Your enthusiasm is a pleasure to behold Laura! Thank you sweet soul x
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The pleasure is all mine Diana. I love your style. You really are very talented. It was my good luck that I got to know of you.
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I’m happy our paths crossed Laura! Here’s to continuing the journey of creativity and the love of writing ✍️ 💜
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Nature can wage a mighty attack – so aptly illustrated. I’ve always imagined the end of time would start with sky warnings. Love the description of the birds.
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Thanks V.J! Yes sky warnings, or climate aberrations?
Birds always add a sense of eerie to the everyday, I see them as having great vision and intuition when it comes to the natural world. And as it turns out, I write about them quite frequently!
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I photograph them constantly. Should include them more in writing
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I await eagerly! 😊
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A glorious poem of wondrous imagery…..
“The wraith of the King of Gods
Is finally upon us”
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Wow, Ivor … I think this is the strongest accolade I’ve ever been fortunate enough to receive from you! So happy 🙂 ❤
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Oh Diana, always great to read your poems, I struggle to visit all my of dear readers all of the time. I do the best that I can.
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Dear Ivor, I too am in a terrible cycle of neglect of reading others. There aren’t enough hours in the day!! Even my own writing is a leaky faucet drip compared to fireman’s hose pressure of the past haha. Thought I’d throw this in … in honour of my favourite plumber poet!
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I know exactly how you feel, I seem to be a popular plumber/poet these days 🙄
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Was just thinking about you yesterday and was very happy to see a new post by you!! And it was full of great Diana-esque prose and imagery that blows the reader away. I think my particular favorite line ended up being, “a fearsome ravage of altitude” if only because it stuck with me. Hope you’ve been well, lady! 💜💜💜
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Hey sweet soul! I think your positive thoughts must have compelled me to post… a telepathic nudge of sorts. Isn’t it interesting how life can sometimes take you away from writing, or even the will to write. I’ve been in nature, clinging to the last vestiges of a fading summer … and once my heart is full of those dear environs I collapse on my bed only to wonder what my favourite writers have been up to!
What have you been up to ❤
I have a feeling the winter months will be major catch up time…. xo
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That’s actually an extremely apt way to describe it: “a telepathic nudge of sorts.” 🙌 soak up the last rays of summer and enjoy the transitioning into autumn 💜🌸🌼 blessed are the transitions when we happen to be aware of it! I’ve been well, mostly, bit of a whirlwind this previous week but besides that great! Another year older and potentially wiser? 😎😜 not ready for winter months yet but ready for change! ❤️
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I love your storm! I can hear and smell it as if I was standing at the window next to you. I loved the fearsome note too!
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And if we were ….we would raise and toast our glasses to the breathtaking show of nature! And I would revel in such a moment of friendship and spectacle most readily ❤
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So would I! Why be so far apart?
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A tragic truth is this *pouting*
I must rely on my vivid imagination that brings you closer 😊🌹
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Or on your bike, if you ever decide to come over!
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Ah, now I’m dreaming of winding roads and a smiling face at journey’s end 😊💜
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That’s how it should be!
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An awe-inspiring ode to Mother Earth in her pre autumnal equinox mood 🎇So in tune with Nature, Diana, Priestess of Words and Beauty!✨✨✨
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Oh, how I’m fond of such esteemed a title …. the first time it has been said and watch me glow, glorious lady Merit! ❤
I hope your world is bathing in the same joy you continually bring to mine 🙂
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Your luminosity is a source of Joy! 🔆🔆🔆
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One can almost visualise this work of Indra or shall we say his chosen medium which is Diana 💙
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Thank you kind ESP for such a hefty compliment! A medium to a god would be a role I would relish but possibly never do justice to.
And what a fascinating god, invoked my warriors as they rush headlong into battle, linked to fertility, fighting the rain stealers; I truly couldn’t get enough of him!
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you would more than justice to any topic you decide to write about. As for Indra, extolled in the Vedas he lost his standing in the post-vedic texts.
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Oh no! Poor deity fell out of favour?
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hehe..yeah he went for pleasure, I would have too if I was god
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Nice one Diana
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So happy you stopped by to read Kurian!
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It’s my pleasure Diana. Will be looking forward to see more from you 🤗
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Each day I came back to check for your new poem; and I knew, the longer it took, more amazing it will be! The Diana-mic poetry is here to blow all away with the winds!!
Your humble follower thus pays his regards.
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Faithful and kind you are dear Ritwik …. your regards are warmly gathered and I am a happy gal this evening. Have a tremendous week!
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You should start on online seminar, teaching the hoomans how to imagine such imagery like yours.
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Oh how delightful, but we probably would just joke around and break into fits of hooman laffter!
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Sit back and watch…that would be fun!!
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In a swirl, I have unfurled and glad to pulled in to dangerous weather, that rubbed my cheek like a feather… Lady Di the poetess is very clever..
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My dangerous weather was only a feather! Haha! No that was merely from one of the fledgeling birds surely … for the storm grew in intensity and in fact, feather duvets were flung about violently 😉
So lovely to hear from you !
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You know I feel the same… my pleasure and honor to exchange words with you
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I’ve been missing you!!! the poetic you.!!!! I hope the storm has not swept you away
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Haha! It’s odd isn’t it… how we go through phases of blog activity dear Tony. I’m definitely the type to wait for inspiration to strike, emotions to rise, or nature to throw me into moments when writing just flows! Do you find the same? And as yet the writing prompts just don’t work … 😉
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I do, I know you have noticed mine as well. went i go vacant… I’m more inspired, I have another performance coming next month… Nevertheless those prompts don’t do it for me… I can’t force it. thank you for responding to my missing the poetic you… I smile, shout and dance
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The strength of your poetic metaphor is gripping and scary, yet, your describe such truths that are occurring on such events in our world. Very vivid imagery and by far my favorite poem of the day. 🙂
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Many thanks Charlie, yours is truly a heartfelt compliment! Have a fabulous day! 🦋💜
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Wonderfully written ❤️
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A truly lovely comment! Many thanks Shreya….💖💖
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You’re welcome 😊
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First of all I like to say that’s great way to introduce our hindu deity of heaven..
The world’s weather is mutual, one is natural.. which is happening since the inception.. but now it’s mutual the act of humans.. the chemical reactions, global temperature variation.. but a poetic feel to describe the weather is much more interesting to reach all..
That you have done best..
As Einstein says… imagination is greatest power.. your imagination is fantastic…
I enjoy and learn a lot by your writings.. 😊😊✌✌
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Wow Ashkay, how your comment delighted me! The Einstein quote was a pleasure to read, and your kind tone and compliment cherished!
I am a fortunate author to be read by you… 😊😊
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What a marvellous art show! I could feel myself sitting with you and imagining all that you described beautifully above . Birds are indeed the most fragile souls in the universe and I loved how you ended it !
Mind blowing 🤗💝🌸🤩
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I was eager to read your opinions, dear Namra! Thank you for your devotion and sharing some of your precious spare moments reading me.
I hope you escaped with me into an epic imaginary place!
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I sure did ! And it was an amazing experience escaping with you in your imagination. Will keep coming back to read the precious pieces of yours 😍💕🎉🤩
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What a smile here on my … soon to be sleeping face! Thankful for your wonderful words and enduring friendship dear Dr N
💜🦋😊🦋💜
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Much love to a beautiful soul inside out , Wonder Woman Diana 💫🎊💕💝🌸🎉
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oh dear, what’s there not to love about this piece of beauty..the metaphor, the alliterations, the vivid imagery it portrays and the structure of the words and the reference to the God of Rain. It’s always a poetic treat to read your poems, Diana.
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Sweet Megha with the softest heart and kindest words, how you dissect my humble offerings and reveal them like jewels! Thank you bella…sending happy hugs from my northern home to yours … 🤗💜💜
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Thanks so much sweetheart.Its such a joy to start my day from your heartwarming message.Hope life is treating you well
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💗💗💗💗
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Whoa! Four pink hearts is such a pleasant discovery 👏🏻😊
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