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.
RANDOM THOUGHTS by Trish 
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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Thanks Brenda. I really appreciate that enthusiastic response! 🙂
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There’s so much content in so few words. It’s very well-expressed and written.
Be Safe 😷 … Isadora 😎
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Thanks!
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Such a beautiful, visceral poem. Well done.
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Thank you!
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I love this, very vivid and the tension – and relief at the end is great.
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Thanks for reading. I’ll check yours out soon😄
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Excellent, poignant and succinct read. It’s been a while since the last Friday Fictioner.
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Lovely tension in the words with a pleasing relief at the end. I liked how you done this. Thank you.
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A beautifully vivid storm tale. Well done, Trish.
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Thanks!
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A needed note of hope, Trish
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Haven’t done one for a while Neil. Out of practice 😇
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