Monsoon Madness
To Arouse the Monsoon
In the bright heat of the afternoon,
the Sun boils the desert air.
These thermals arouse the Monsoon,
from its moist and steamy lair.
Thunderheads swell with fluffy grace.
As the sky fills with columns of clouds.
Sweet friction from that moister's upward race,
gathers up huge electron crowds.
Soon the tension becomes too great,
to hold the charged electron swarm.
With the quick-release, they create,
a notice of the coming storm.
The cool air blows a windy Gust,
warns the Rain is about to come.
Great Drops pour forth in a quick Gush,
so now the Monsoon has begun.
Torrents of Water from the Sky,
run fast over the Sun-baked Ground.
Then in the Twinkle of an Eye,
the Storm is no longer around.
About the Creator
Mark Stigers
One year after my birth sputnik was launched, making me a space child. I did a hitch in the Navy as a electronics tech. I worked for Hughes Aircraft Company for quite a while. I currently live in the Saguaro forest in Tucson Arizona
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Comments (1)
"Monsoon Madness" is a sensually vivid poem that beautifully captures the essence of a monsoon's arrival. The imagery painted through your words brings forth the anticipation and release of the impending storm in a delightful and engaging manner. The use of descriptive phrases like "Sun boils the desert air" and "Thunderheads swell with fluffy grace" sets the stage for the reader, immersing them in the atmospheric conditions of the desert. The personification of the Monsoon, being aroused from its "moist and steamy lair," adds a touch of sensuality to the poem. The anticipation of the storm builds as you describe the gathering of clouds and the charged electron swarm, creating a palpable tension that is released with the arrival of the rain. The use of alliteration, such as "cool air blows a windy Gust" and "Great Drops pour forth in a quick Gush," adds a rhythmic quality to the poem, enhancing its sensory appeal. The rapid transition from the storm's onset to its departure in "the Twinkle of an Eye" beautifully captures the ephemeral nature of a monsoon, leaving a lasting impression on the reader. Overall, "Monsoon Madness" is a well-crafted and evocative poem that effectively conveys the allure and intensity of a desert monsoon. chat gpt