The Storm
A Villanelle About The Recent Storm On Tyneside
About The Storm
Over the weekend we were subjected to high winds and rain. I live in Fenham which is one of the highest points in Newcastle.
Walking through the gardens at St James and St Basil’s one of my Vocal friends Lesley (Call Me Les) commented on a selfie I took there asking if I was talking to my Muse. I always do in one way or another to gain inspiration and this morning was no different.
The music I will include is “Into The Storm” by Lift To Experience.
This is a Villanelle form which you can read about in my “On Poetry” piece below, although I am sticking to rhyme I am varying the syllables to give the uncertainty of the effects of a storm.
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The Storm Wind Makes The Leaves Sound
Like Rattlesnake Tails
Broken Branches Hit The Ground
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Trees are swaying, leaves and twigs blown around
Fences swaying , fence posts fail
The Storm Wind Makes The Leaves Sound
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The Wind Blows Harder Branches Fall With cracking sound
Birds are blown as like dogs they chase their tails
Broken Branches Hit The Ground
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Tiles Fly from rooves to smash on the ground
Splintering In This Vicious Gale
The Storm Wind Makes The Leaves Sound
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The Storm Relentless Rattling Sounds
Trees Are Split , Telling Tales
Broken Branches Hit The Ground
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Another Tree Hits The Ground
Another Fence Falls and Fails
The Storm Wind Makes The Leaves Sound
Broken Branches Hit The Ground
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This was a fantastic poem!
this is beautiful, Mile. Well done
Re-read previously 💖💕