Winner of the Storm
Storms of life test your endurance and heart.46 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
This poem has a strong extended metaphor throughout of the thunderstorm being a metaphor for problems formed and solve. The rain is tears and the lighting is the light that leads to the solution and hope for a strong tomorrow
Keep writing
dragonpoet
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2019
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This poem has a strong extended metaphor throughout of the thunderstorm being a metaphor for problems formed and solve. The rain is tears and the lighting is the light that leads to the solution and hope for a strong tomorrow
Keep writing
dragonpoet
Comment Written 05-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2019
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I appreciate your taking time to review my poem! You have good insight and I am glad you get the references clearly. Thank you so much!
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My pleasure.
~dp
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:)
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well-written poem about the storms of life that sometimes are very frightening and we think we will not survive to see the end of the storm. With courage and without fear we fight the storm with all our might until the storm dies and w notice we are still breathing and stronger than ever before.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2019
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A very well-written poem about the storms of life that sometimes are very frightening and we think we will not survive to see the end of the storm. With courage and without fear we fight the storm with all our might until the storm dies and w notice we are still breathing and stronger than ever before.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2019
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Thank you so much for reviewing my little poem about storms of life. Yes, you totally get the meaning! I saw you bookmarked my poem. Noone has bookmarked anything of mine before, as I am a relative newcomer, lol! Thank you for the encouragement:) Have a nice weekend!
Comment from tfawcus
You use the extended metaphor of the storm in a way that illustrates the difficulties that we face in life. It is a good metaphor, for it reminds us that storms always eventually pass.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2019
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You use the extended metaphor of the storm in a way that illustrates the difficulties that we face in life. It is a good metaphor, for it reminds us that storms always eventually pass.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2019
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Yes, thank goodness they always pass! I appreciate your review and understanding of my poem!
Comment from Dean Kuch
Well stated, Tina, poetically speaking of course.
Your purple-themed presentation is stunning.
There are a couple of tried but true quotes that came to mind while reading this.
"Into every life a little rain must fall."--If we never face any hardships in our lives we tend to become soft and complacent.
"What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger."--Sure, we're ALL going to experience some pain in life. But we can get through it and will be stronger for having endured.
"Like a storm, this, too, shall pass."--Every bad storm finally blows away the clouds to reveal the sun beneath. We just have to hang in there.
Nice work, thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2019
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Well stated, Tina, poetically speaking of course.
Your purple-themed presentation is stunning.
There are a couple of tried but true quotes that came to mind while reading this.
"Into every life a little rain must fall."--If we never face any hardships in our lives we tend to become soft and complacent.
"What doesn't kill us only makes us stronger."--Sure, we're ALL going to experience some pain in life. But we can get through it and will be stronger for having endured.
"Like a storm, this, too, shall pass."--Every bad storm finally blows away the clouds to reveal the sun beneath. We just have to hang in there.
Nice work, thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 05-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2019
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Thank you so much for the review. The quotes you mentioned are so closely related to the poem, yes! Even though those quotes are true forever, we often need to be reminded, so as to keep us encouraged. I may put these on my frig, even though the "weather" is pleasant and sunny lately! Thank you again for the review and compliment. Have a nice weekend.....Your guy in the rain needs a shave, poor fellow, lol!
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Hahaha, yes, I guess he could use a little grooming, Tina.
You're more than welcome.
~Dean
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You send entertaining replies, lol!
My weekend will be all landscaping and enjoying nice weather...I hope!
Have a good weekend too:)
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Your replies are entertaining! Thanks, same rockin' weekend to you!
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Computer not letting me reply...weird...
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thanks!
Comment from HealingMuse
Hi Tina,
This is a lovely poem.of encouragement to stay strong through life's storms. Your piece is very well written with nothing for me to suggest you consider improving upon. Thanks for sharing your work. Jan :-)
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2019
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Hi Tina,
This is a lovely poem.of encouragement to stay strong through life's storms. Your piece is very well written with nothing for me to suggest you consider improving upon. Thanks for sharing your work. Jan :-)
Comment Written 05-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2019
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Jan, I appreciate your kind review! It is an encouragement to me when anyone gets meaning from my poems. I hope you have a nice weekend:)
Comment from Artasylum
I love this... it speaks for all of us still wading through the days and looking forward to ways to keep it altogether... Breathing and writing a lovely, hopeful poem... yours, diana
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2019
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I love this... it speaks for all of us still wading through the days and looking forward to ways to keep it altogether... Breathing and writing a lovely, hopeful poem... yours, diana
Comment Written 05-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 05-Apr-2019
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Diana, thank you so much for the review. I like that you said we look forward to keeping it together. Sometimes we fight and sometimes we wait things out. Very perceptive of you! Have a great weekend!
Comment from Kerry Foley Robinson
This is a lovely poem you've penned, my friend. It is tough sometimes weathering the storms of life, they do make us stronger and more appreciative and grateful for the sunny days. Nicely done! ~Kerry
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2019
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This is a lovely poem you've penned, my friend. It is tough sometimes weathering the storms of life, they do make us stronger and more appreciative and grateful for the sunny days. Nicely done! ~Kerry
Comment Written 04-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2019
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Thank you for the nice review! Glad you liked it. Good point about the sunshine...I may have to add another line...!
Comment from Y. M. Roger
First off: WELCOME BACK!! :) So good to hear from you after a while! ;) ;)
Now, to the poem: This is a heavy one, Tina....so burdened with an emotional trial and turmoil that the reader finally retreats to the cave with you. In the end, as the turmoil subsides, it is good to know that breath is once again a possibility... I am hoping that this does not describe your absence. If so, it is good to 'hear' your pen breathe! ;) If not, you've done a great job describing an emotional storm of epic proportions!! I've included a suggestion below...employ or ignore as you like. ;) Thank you sharing! ;) Yvette
brightly angry --> bright and angry
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2019
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First off: WELCOME BACK!! :) So good to hear from you after a while! ;) ;)
Now, to the poem: This is a heavy one, Tina....so burdened with an emotional trial and turmoil that the reader finally retreats to the cave with you. In the end, as the turmoil subsides, it is good to know that breath is once again a possibility... I am hoping that this does not describe your absence. If so, it is good to 'hear' your pen breathe! ;) If not, you've done a great job describing an emotional storm of epic proportions!! I've included a suggestion below...employ or ignore as you like. ;) Thank you sharing! ;) Yvette
brightly angry --> bright and angry
Comment Written 04-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2019
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I actually like that improvement! I did go through quite a few trials but I'm still here. Some blood clots and nerve issues in my back...I am starting to feel normality somewhat!
Thanks for the review! I'm sooo happy to be back in poetry world! Your review means a lot. Thank you!!
Comment from RGstar
I like the overall metaphor here. I like the way you incorporate the different elements in relaying your argument and conclusion.
Well done.
Wishing you a good day.
RGstar
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2019
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I like the overall metaphor here. I like the way you incorporate the different elements in relaying your argument and conclusion.
Well done.
Wishing you a good day.
RGstar
Comment Written 04-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2019
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Thank you for the review and telling me what you liked about it!
Comment from Ross E Silke
Very refreshing to read about the rain and storm in this. You can feel and taste the water and drops. Very purifying and soothing. A refreshing and insightful read. Some breathtaking images. I fond it refreshing but it also tells of the storms we face that aren't so refreshing, but this poem paints a beautiful rainbow of hope after the storms. I really like the ending. So beautiful to read and visualize. Flows well like the river. Although the rain is angry in this poem I can still smell its refreshingness after the storm. Best,
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2019
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Very refreshing to read about the rain and storm in this. You can feel and taste the water and drops. Very purifying and soothing. A refreshing and insightful read. Some breathtaking images. I fond it refreshing but it also tells of the storms we face that aren't so refreshing, but this poem paints a beautiful rainbow of hope after the storms. I really like the ending. So beautiful to read and visualize. Flows well like the river. Although the rain is angry in this poem I can still smell its refreshingness after the storm. Best,
Comment Written 04-Apr-2019
reply by the author on 04-Apr-2019
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Thank you for this very thorough review. I, glad you liked it. Yes, the rain is angry, and yes, it can be refreshing too. You should write that poem:)
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Thank you for your reply. I forgot to mention how I really like the picture you chose to and how the colours work so well together in the font and background. Best,
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Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me that Have a great day:)
