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Alex Tanner

Jan 16, 2023 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

This poem is part of the challenge:

January 2023 Challenge In My Element

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Challenge In My Element

Last night I heard the thunder roll.
Did you?
Saw bolts from Zeus scorch the skies.
Did you?
Stepped outside, quite naked,
Felt Calandra's icy tears
Shock my body, cleanse my soul,
Make me gasp, make me whole.
Did you?

About This Poem

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - polished draft

About the Author

Country/Region: Isle of Wight United Kingdom

Favorite Poets: Poe, Swinburn, Bob Dylan, Spike Milligan, Alfred Noyes, Kipling., Many Others.

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Rosewood Apothecary

Rosewood Apothecary

2 years 5 months ago

Calandra’s icy tears

Stellar imagery.

Tim

2 years 5 months ago

Thanks Tim

Thanks Tim, always appreciated. .Alex

2 years 5 months ago

Challenge In My Element

Hello, Alex,
Not knowing about Calandra, I went Googling. Very clever poem!
L

2 years 5 months ago

Hello L

I often wonder how many have heard of her. I only recently found out about her. Alex

2 years 5 months ago

Very creative

I like how you incorporated the mythological reference to the elements. Well done.

2 years 5 months ago

Almost didn't

Hello Rose This was not how I originally planned it. Was just supposed to be a reference to the fury and cleansing of nature. Then this idea came to me. I think I may try writing one about the thinking process. Alex

2 years 5 months ago

hello Alex,

wonderfully creative... you stole my breath away...

*hugs, Cat

2 years 5 months ago

Hello Cat

Dear Cat.. Always so kind. Alex