RANDOM THOUGHTS by Trish

… not necessarily sane

Friday Fictioneers – Storm before the Calm

Posted on 30/04/2021 by trishsplace

Photo prompt by Dale Rogerson

We hold on tight, bodies taut with fright
The world around us shakes
Buildings scream, while wrecking wind walls rupture
Trees spear windows, glass detonates
The world shakes
The storm, it blasts and pounds, and rages, destroys
Homes are lost, cars crushed, detritus piles high
People crawl and hunker in basements, calling for mothers
The world erupts
Heavenly banks burst, demons let loose, hysterical fear abounds
Never-ending terror, noise.
We cover eyes and ears.
Who will stand at the end? Who will survive?
The world calms. Quiet returns.
We lift our eyes. And wait. (94 words)

Thank you Rochelle Wisoff Fields for continuing to set this 100 word or less challenge. It is certainly a commitment appreciated by many. Other 100 word stories can be read here.

14 thoughts on “Friday Fictioneers – Storm before the Calm”

Brenda's Thoughts on 04/05/2021 at 6:51 am said:

Oh my goodness, that was excellent. I’ve experienced earthquakes, typhoons, and tornadoes. This took me on a roller coaster ride of fear and then the end. “We lift our eyes. And wait.” Great tension!

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- trishsplace on 04/05/2021 at 5:14 pm said:
  
  Thanks Brenda. I really appreciate that enthusiastic response! 🙂
  
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Inside the Mind of Isadora on 02/05/2021 at 2:10 am said:

There’s so much content in so few words. It’s very well-expressed and written.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎

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- trishsplace on 04/05/2021 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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ahtdoucette on 02/05/2021 at 12:41 am said:

Such a beautiful, visceral poem. Well done.

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- trishsplace on 04/05/2021 at 5:15 pm said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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GHLearner on 01/05/2021 at 9:32 pm said:

I love this, very vivid and the tension – and relief at the end is great.

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- trishsplace on 01/05/2021 at 10:02 pm said:
  
  Thanks for reading. I’ll check yours out soon😄
  
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Kevin Byrne on 01/05/2021 at 5:44 am said:

Excellent, poignant and succinct read. It’s been a while since the last Friday Fictioner.

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James McEwan on 01/05/2021 at 4:36 am said:

Lovely tension in the words with a pleasing relief at the end. I liked how you done this. Thank you.

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Mason Bushell on 01/05/2021 at 12:13 am said:

A beautifully vivid storm tale. Well done, Trish.

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- trishsplace on 01/05/2021 at 12:15 am said:
  
  Thanks!
  
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neilmacdon on 30/04/2021 at 10:25 pm said:

A needed note of hope, Trish

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- trishsplace on 01/05/2021 at 12:16 am said:
  
  Haven’t done one for a while Neil. Out of practice 😇
  
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