The sky is blasted with dragonish clouds
that blacken an ancient wind-blustered
landscape long ago weathered
into ridge and furrow,
dissolving the veil between human and nature,
between yesterday and tomorrow.
Murmurations of thunderheads gather,
unearthly shapes shifting across the gorge
where the sun god tempers day in his fiery forge;
an alchemist, he chants his spells unseen,
dissolves the ebony veil
and turns the landscape green.
Kim M. Russell, 3rd June 2018
My response to Sue Vincent’s Daily Echo Thursday photo prompt: Conflagration #writephoto also linked to Poets United Poetry Pantry
writing in north norfolk 
power and passion in your poem Kim – love the weathering ‘dissolving the veil’ and the thunderhead murmurations. Indeed the clouds are like the starlings – and they disappear into the green of day
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Thank you, Laura.
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What a beautiful array of words to evoke the tumultuous skies.
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Thank you so much, Kerry.
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This is absolutely stunning! Especially love “Murmurations of thunderheads gather, unearthly shapes shifting across the gorge.” 💜
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Thank you, Sanaa! 😉
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veil between human and nature… that is so thought provoking!
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Thank you, Rajani!
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What a a scene. A moving movie show!
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Thanks Colleen!
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Oooh! I am loving the mythic feel of this piece. The rhyme scheme and the word choices are magical. All the gorgeous imagery makes me want to dance.
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Thank you, Rommy!
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Indeed there are some good things about thunderstorms. The greening of the landscape is a beautiful thing to watch.
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So beautifully written ~ the miracle of nature and the life cycle ~ renewal and rebirth from clouds to luscious green landscapes. 🌞
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Thank you! 😊
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There is a fire in Northern New Mexico, and your image reminded me of what I see outside my window. Smoke fills the valley. I hope for rain.
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I hope you’re safe, Annell, and that the fire is soon put out.
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A beautiful description of an active sky. I love the dragonish clouds and sun god as alchemist.
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Thank you, Sherry.
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“Murmurations of thunderheads” is just gorgeous!
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Thank you, Mama Zen!
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This is so rich with beautiful imagery. Every line was lovely!
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Fabulous, Kim. I love the imagery.
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Thank you, Sue!
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you transported the reader right into the scene…. great read
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Thank you!
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I love the magic you concocted here…and I’ve learnt a new word..’refulgent!’. Good one, Kim!
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Cheers Viv!
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What a beautiful progression of nature you describe here. Your choice of words is superb.
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Thank you, Myrna.
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Wow, amazing photo – which your poem describes so well that one would not need the photo. 🙂
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Thank you, Rosemary!
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Stunning images – cascading to a transcendent and life-affirming close.
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Thank you, Wendy.
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Awesome!
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🙂
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Very dramatic rendering of sky above the scenery below. Kim
Much♥️love
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Thank you, Gillena! Have a great week!
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What a great poem this is describing the beauty and power of the weather that enriches the world and maintains our lives.
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Thank you, Robin!
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A beautiful write Kim, your word choice is perfect.
I guess we owe that alchemist for his eventual gift of green.
Anna :o]
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Thank you, Anna! 😊
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