Comment from Treischel

Excellent

The destructive power of nature, and these storms in particular are to be feared. You 5-7-5 formatted poem carries that paints a poetic portrait of how is brews. Well said.

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Mar-2019

Thank you.
Blessings
Shirley

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I would brighten your words slightly Shirley, so that this can be more easily read, this is an atmospheric write and flooding can be as damning as a drought, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019

Thanks Dolly,
The words were initially in white... I must have forgot to save it.
Thanks for the 'heads up.'
Blessings
Shirley

Comment from samandlancelot

Excellent

Seken,

Your use of the word cauldron adds the human emotion to your approaching offshore disaster. Every chosen word in your poem seems perfect. Your author notes were especially moving.

When Hurricane Katrina was expected to hit New Orleans and possibly completely destroy it, I went to bed wondering what God would do. I planned to go to sleep and check the news in the morning. When I was unable to fall asleep, I realized I hadn't prayed about what was happening. I asked God what He wanted me to pray for, since I didn't know His will. Then I prayed that God would spare New Orleans. That was my only prayer. During the night the storm shifted enough to spare New Orleans. I knew God personally answered my prayer because He showed me what to pray for.

I pray God gives you peace in the midst of this storm.

Patricia

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019

Thanks for reviewing and for sharing your story and prayers.
It does appear the cyclone may weaken and stay far enough offshore to limit any negative effects BUT....
so far it has changed its course several times.
We are indeed in God's hands.
Blessings
Shirley

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

This poem is well suited to fit the photo you chose for the work. I have but on suggestion which is, change the font color to a light grey on the black background so people will read it, Patricia

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019

Thanks Patricia,
The writing was posted in white but I must have forgot to save it.
Thanks
Blessings
Shirley

Comment from Ms. Snyder

Excellent

I hope that knowing people will plan and prepare accordingly. We also are having flooding and excessive amounts of rain over the last several days in Georgia. Blessings for a quick recovery! This poem was throwing me for syllable count as I was on mobile just FYI! Cheers, Fonda

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2019

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reply by the author on 21-Feb-2019

Thanks for your review.
I have reworded the first line.
Blessings
Shirley