Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Like you I love storms...use to play a thunder and lighting tape for my granddaughter to sleep to...she loves it as of today...I love your poem...very nicely written

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

Thank you for your kind review. I appreciate it very much.

reply by l.raven on 31-Aug-2014

you are so welcome...xxoo

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Nice, Mystery Poet, very nicely done. To me, there's nothing better than sitting out on our back deck and watch a thunderstorm come rolling in. It's free, flashy entertainment!

Great work, and best of luck to you in the contest.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

Thank you so much. I love watching storms. Never thought of the fact they are free. I like that. I will remember that next time if we ever get a storm. Thanks.

reply by Dean Kuch on 31-Aug-2014

Thank you for sharing your wonderful poem. I truly enjoyed reading it! :}

Comment from rrabinow

Excellent

I like the line booming drum, as that is a great use of description. The syllable count is correct. I like the picture. Best if luck.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2014

Thank you for your review of my poem. It means a great deal to me.

Comment from skye

Excellent

booming drums
reverberating
thunder speaks

Thunder is certainly like a booming drum, pounding loudly and waking up even those who would avoid the sound.
Well done.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2014

Thank you for your positive review. It is greatly appreciated.

Comment from Lovinia

Excellent

Hi Mystery Poet

I agree, nothing better than a good storm ... of course I like to be inside, and I always pray for no damage. A great image. Strong word usage here ... creates the power of the thunder. Love "booming drums" - you've aroused the audial as well as the visual. Thunder certainly has a 'voice'. Good luck in the contest. Warm Regards - Lovinia xoxo

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2014

Thank you, fellow storm lover, for your kind words. I appreciate your thoughtful review.

reply by Lovinia on 31-Aug-2014

I used to live in Arcadia just out of Sydney. The storms there were incredible. Often the lightning would be cracking right overhead ... scary ... and exciting. Good luck. Hugs - Lovi xoxo

Comment from Domino 2

Excellent

Excellent personification of 'thunder' and its dramatic sounds.

With respect, maybe try to change the 'passive' 'gerund' ('ing-ending' word) in 2nd line. 'Active' 'reverberates' is much better IMO, but then you need another syllable.

Best wishes, Ray

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2014

Thank you for your kind review and helpful suggestions.

reply by Domino 2 on 30-Aug-2014

Thanks for your gracious reply.

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

good pairing of photo and poem, which is in excellent 3/5/3 syllable count
good consonance in booming drums
a powerful scene with strong sensory appeal
effective imagery of the thunder as booming drums
Brooke

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2014

Thank you. I appreciate your review very much.

Comment from Jackarrie

Excellent

booming drums
reverberating
thunder speaks

A very good entry into the 3-5-3 contest, all the syllables are correct, Your short poem speaks for itself.

good luck in the contest
Mary

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2014

Thank you so much. Your kind words mean a great deal to me.

Comment from starkat

Excellent

I hear the thunder speaking - boom, boom, - reverberating across the sky and in my bones. There will be a rain storm soon, maybe not on my head this time.

Wonderful 3-5-3 poem with a large audio portion. The picture looks like a bear or dog - so I also hear the thunder growl and bark.

Excellent contest entry. Wishing you luck. Cheers ... ;)

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2014

Thank you thank you. It is so nice to receive uplifting reviews. As for the picture .. . . .Well, thunder is invisible to the eye. So . . . .I did the next best thing . . . . a storm cloud. Thank you for your kind review.

Comment from s.m.kirby

Excellent

Great 3-5-3 poem Like you I love storms also There is something powerful and beautiful in a thunder storm. I liked your poem, good job

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2014

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2014

I appreciate your kind review. I agree with all you have written. Thank you.