Midwest Mary

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By

Mary K. Doyle

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Poem–Storm Show

Storm Show

The light gradually dims,
and the drums rumble.
The show’s about to begin.

The wind is in a frenzy.
Clouds rush out on stage.
Lightning shoots across the sky.   

The rain makes a grand entrance,
pouring down in sheets, 
pauses, then sends out the hail.   

Suddenly, the stage is clear.
a rainbow appears,
and the graceful sun glides in.  

Applause. 

The poem above is an expression of our unpredictable weather conditions. Currently, it can be everything at once. In the last few years, we’ve seen drastic conditions mixed with pleasant, sunny days. Anything and everything happens. Each event is a production.

**Poem and photo by Mary K. Doyle

©2024, Mary K. Doyle

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Responses to “Poem–Storm Show”

  1. Mr Empathmuch

    Reminds of the weather I encountered in my three years in North Texas. Wild, dangerous, beautiful, fierce, and very unpredictable.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      It’s seems to be crazy everywhere. Thank you for joining the discussion, Mr. Empathmuch.

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  2. Kymber Hawke

    So perfectly described. This was us yesterday.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Oh, where do you live, Kymber?

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      1. Kymber Hawke

        I live in Michigan, USA. 😀

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        1. Mary K. Doyle

          Not far from Illinois, so we often have similar weather.

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          1. Kymber Hawke

            Oh, yes, that is true. 🙂

  3. Cindy Georgakas

    I feel it and see the grand show so beautiful with wonderful imagery, Mary💕

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Cindy. When I did the audio, I felt like I was reading a children’s book. Not sure if that was the right way to go. Hahaha.

      Reply
  4. Under the mask..

    A beautiful poem, Mary. 🌷

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Carol.

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  5. Indira

    Lovely description of the rain, Mary!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Indira. Have you experienced radical weather near you?

      Reply
  6. Nancy Homlitas

    This is a wonderfully vivid poem, Mary. 🙂

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Nancy. I hope all is well with you.

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      1. Nancy Homlitas

        Thanks! 🙂

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  7. Dorothy’s New Vintage Kitchen

    This is lovely Mary, the weather in New England for sure. And, I enjoy hearing you read it.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Dorothy. My husband liked me to read to him.

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  8. Pooja G

    Such an imaginative poem, I loved the end.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Pooja.

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      1. Pooja G

        My pleasure.

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  9. Susan M

    One of my favorite poems, Mary.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Susan. I appreciate that.

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  10. Ana Daksina

    Applause! 👏👏👏

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Ana.

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  11. Awakening Wonders

    Very creative and true to form!

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Mary. Have the best weekend.

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      1. Awakening Wonders

        You too!

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  12. Monkey’s Tale

    I love watching storms roll in. Your poem describes theat sensation perfectly. Maggie

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Maggie. Have a wonderful weekend.

      Reply
  13. mistermaxxx08

    A great poetic take on the metaphor from the sky about the dysfunction of a world that screams cries lies begs borrows and steals yet wants to be loved nevertheless on its own terms and accepts all the divide and conquer as normal yet calls everyone else crazy?

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Wow! Mister Maxx, you sure saw a lot going on in the poem. That’s the beauty of art. Thank you.

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  14. Akhtar Munir

    Nice content, excellent placement of words. We are having similar weather this year, sun-shine and thunderstorm in seconds with heavy downpour.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Akhatar. What part of the world do you live in?

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  15. Akhtar Munir

    Pakistan.

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Have you had flooding? I thought I saw this on the BBC.

      Reply
  16. Amy

    Excellent verse. “the graceful sun glides in” — so beautiful

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you, Amy. I appreciate that.

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  17. LoveLifeHappiness&More💙💙

    Lovely!

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  18. MsHazyBrain

    Beautiful poem

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    1. Mary K. Doyle

      Thank you!

      Reply
  19. vermavkv

    Beautiful poem.

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