Thunder Storm Tantalizes the Sense

@Elizaby (6902)
Pensacola, Florida
April 23, 2020 4:31pm CST
First it was the rustling wind and beginning pitter patter That allured me to onto the porch as the thunderstorm began The dry ground released its aroma of welcoming the raindrops To water it, the plants, grass, trees and make puddles Where squirrels and birds enjoy playing or getting a drink The flowers in enjoyment release their sweet aromas into the air Allowing the blowing wind to send its beauty for my nose to enjoy Before the thunder, hail and spraying rain on me drives me back inside To watch the storm to continue unfold from the sliding glass door The blowing trees, the shades on the patio whipping round The sky darkening, the heavy rain with some some hail Pounding on the roof making its presence known to the ears Till after a short time the thunderstorms moves on down the road It is just amazing how much the senses can enjoy a simple sstorm.
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Apr 20
That’s such a beautiful and well written poem. The thunderstorms in Florida are so unique compared to the ones I have experienced elsewhere.
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@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
24 Apr 20
That they are. Florida is known for having the most thunderstorms in the states
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Apr 20
@Elizaby I love thunderstorms and am hoping for a big one before we leave.
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@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
24 Apr 20
@DianneN That front that hits us yesterday You may sesome from it later today if it drops dwon far enough.
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• Japan
24 Apr 20
I don't mind a good rainstorm but you can leave out the thunder and lightning in my opinion. One of my friends revels in it.
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@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
24 Apr 20
Most rainstorms here are thunderstorms. Rarely do we get a simple rain shower
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
2 May 20
That is lovely and I agree the smell of the earth when it rains is sweet indeed.
@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
25 Apr 20
Great poem! I love rain but not thunderstorms and wind.
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@JudyEv (340469)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Apr 20
Certainly a good thunderstorm assails the senses.
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@LindaOHio (179152)
• United States
24 Apr 20
Very good, Mary. Paints a very vivid picture of the storm.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
23 Apr 20
I like thunder storms.
@Tampa_girl7 (50317)
• United States
1 May 20
The thunderstorms in Tampa were like no other.
@just4him (317089)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Apr 20
You did well to invoke the senses with your description of the storm.