JoJo, first hand yes. When I was in college, I drove home and ran right into one. It chased me for a while and scared the living be Jesus out of me. I was very fortunate that it stayed along side the road and didn't come over and pick up my car and kill me. I got away by the skin of my ass. I had some other close calls but never been as directly in one like that trip home from college. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
WOW! You saw one!!!! I would like to get a picture of one....but they scare me to death too!!!! Ever since the 1974 Xenia super outbreak. Not that we get them here, but still!
JoJo, yep. I have actually seen two at close range. The one I described above and one while on vacation to the Wisconsin Dells. We were touring a wax museum and the power went out. Everyone else took cover. My mom, dad, and I went out to the street and watched the tornado taking stuff out a few blocks away. It was something to see and it was mesmerizing. Fortunately before it blew us back to start it lifted off the ground and disappeared.
You really are very good at haikus - Mother Nature's wrath couldn't be better embodied than by a tornado. I've never experienced one, but I love photos of tornados, so dramatic and dark.
Shilpa, we get more than our share of them. I currently live in an area that was leveled by a huge tornado in the 60's. We have had a few close brushes with them since. Both of the tornadoes I was in were actually not where I live. One was when I was driving home from college and the other was when my family and I were on vacation. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
Avoiding tornadoes is a new activity for me now that I live in north Texas. Scary stuff! And I've had a couple close calls! *shudder* Never thought I'd find a haiku frightening - lol!
It's easy for me to say I'm fascinated by tornadoes and devastating storms and all that, since I don't usually get any of that extreme weather action around here, so am never in danger from it! But since it's so easy for me, I'm going to keep saying it. :) I love storms.
Oh that would be so scary. Spectacular but very scary picture. Mother Nature has been very angry with us lately. Perfect haiku.
ReplyDeleteSuzy, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeletePowerful words for a powerful Force! Nice, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteShailaja, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteHave you ever experienced one, living in the midwest?
ReplyDeleteJoJo, first hand yes. When I was in college, I drove home and ran right into one. It chased me for a while and scared the living be Jesus out of me. I was very fortunate that it stayed along side the road and didn't come over and pick up my car and kill me. I got away by the skin of my ass. I had some other close calls but never been as directly in one like that trip home from college. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteWOW! You saw one!!!! I would like to get a picture of one....but they scare me to death too!!!! Ever since the 1974 Xenia super outbreak. Not that we get them here, but still!
DeleteJoJo, yep. I have actually seen two at close range. The one I described above and one while on vacation to the Wisconsin Dells. We were touring a wax museum and the power went out. Everyone else took cover. My mom, dad, and I went out to the street and watched the tornado taking stuff out a few blocks away. It was something to see and it was mesmerizing. Fortunately before it blew us back to start it lifted off the ground and disappeared.
DeleteGood haiku on something scary. Two years ago we were in the middle of a very bad cyclone, I can never forget that experience.
ReplyDeleteBeloo, I bet that was terrifying! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteThat is an earth shattering spark with the water splash...
ReplyDeleteJayanta, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteNature's wrath indeed...few words again speaking volumes Kathy :)
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DeleteNature treats us the way we treat her..Powerful poem...
ReplyDeletePreethi, that is a profound thought! Thank you for stopping by and for your thoughtful comments! ♥
DeleteYou really are very good at haikus - Mother Nature's wrath couldn't be better embodied than by a tornado. I've never experienced one, but I love photos of tornados, so dramatic and dark.
ReplyDeletecelinejeanjean, they are quite terrifying in person. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteNever want to be in one of those, no Oz for me
ReplyDeletePat, I have experienced a tornado twice in my life and both times were equally terrifying. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteThat's a good one, Kathy! These tornadoes can be so devastating! Are they common in your part of the world?
ReplyDeleteShilpa, we get more than our share of them. I currently live in an area that was leveled by a huge tornado in the 60's. We have had a few close brushes with them since. Both of the tornadoes I was in were actually not where I live. One was when I was driving home from college and the other was when my family and I were on vacation. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteHave a bone-chilling fear of twisters! Great haiku, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteMartha, I am afraid of them too. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments. I am so pleased you liked my haiku! ♥
DeleteAh that is scary to witness :| well written Kathy :)
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DeleteAvoiding tornadoes is a new activity for me now that I live in north Texas. Scary stuff! And I've had a couple close calls! *shudder* Never thought I'd find a haiku frightening - lol!
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Tui, sorry to frighten you but glad you stopped by and enjoyed it. Thank you for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteNature's fury described appropriately...in limited words....nice post
ReplyDeleteshellymona, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteGood post. Concise n powerful, what a pic, wow.
ReplyDeleteSunila, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteImpressive imagery to match the effective words of your lovely haiku. Very nicely done, Kathy.
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I am glad you enjoyed my haiku. Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeletePerfection. :)
ReplyDeleteMimi, I am so happy you liked it! Thank you for stopping by. It is always so good to see you! ♥
DeleteI enjoy haikus. That image is terrifying. o.O
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Patricia, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteNothing can be more furious than wrath of Nature. Beautifully penned Kathy!!
ReplyDeleteReshma, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteI think you have summed up the tornadic experience quite well! Nice haiku. :)
ReplyDeleteTom, glad you liked it! Thank you for stopping by to read and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteAnother brilliant Haiku on Earth Day, Kathy:)
ReplyDeletevishalbheeroo, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you for stopping in and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteSo much meaning in so few words. Good stuff! I've never experienced a tornado thankfully, but they do sound terrifying.
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Cathy, they are pretty scary. Definitely an adrenaline rush. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteGreat one!!!!
ReplyDeleteAndrea, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteOh — I do not like the look of that; please keep those things away form the Bear.
ReplyDeleteblessings and Bear hugs.
Rob-bear, They need to stay away from me too! LOL Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteOMG - can hear the noise and power of nature through your words and picture Kathy...
ReplyDeleteEli, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteIndeed it is mother Nature's wrath...
ReplyDeleteShesha, that about sums it up! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteIt's easy for me to say I'm fascinated by tornadoes and devastating storms and all that, since I don't usually get any of that extreme weather action around here, so am never in danger from it! But since it's so easy for me, I'm going to keep saying it. :) I love storms.
ReplyDeleteTrisha, storms are fascinating but can be downright terrifying and deadly. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteGreat haiku! The picture is fabulous with it too. Tornadoes scare me!
ReplyDeleteangelsbark, they scare me too! I am so pleased you enjoyed my haiku. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteAah this was powerful!
ReplyDeleteMidnight Scribbles, I am so pleased you liked it! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteThose 3 lines said it just right!!
ReplyDeleteTornados scare me! :(
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pixie, They scare me too! Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteAmazing photo and the Haiku was a perfect match. ☺
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I am so pleased you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteA powerful photo! Along with the Haiku you have very well brought out the fierceness and destructive power of the Tornado.
ReplyDeleteArchana, I am so pleased you liked it! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteTornadoes are frightening. I've had nightmares about them, but have never (thankfully) been near one!
ReplyDeletejannatwrites, they sure are. I hope never to be in one again. Thank you for stopping by and for your sweet comments! ♥
DeleteBeen there too many times - very scary. Have seen a lot of devastation
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Carol, tornadoes are so devastating. Thank you for stopping by and for your comments! ♥
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