Twister (poem)
Poem by Randy Charles Johnson, inspired by the 1996 film
| Type | Poem |
|---|---|
| Published | Online (received Editor's Choice) |
| Inspiration | Film Twister starring Helen Hunt |
| Author | Randy Charles Johnson |
"Twister" is a poem written and published online by Randy Charles Johnson. It received an Editor's Choice designation on the poetry platform where it was published. Randy was inspired to write the poem by the 1996 disaster film Twister, starring Helen Hunt.
The poem tells the story of a man whose family was killed by a powerful tornado. In Randy's words:
A powerful twister tore a man's life apart. It took his wife and kids and left him with a broken heart. In just a moment, his entire family was killed. A marriage ended that took 20 years to build.
The poem continues with the protagonist questioning whether the tragedy was part of God's plan, and reflecting on a life of hard work rendered meaningless by loss. This is not a movie review — it is original creative writing inspired by the film's premise, and it reveals Randy's capacity for narrative empathy and poetic craft.
References
- Randy Johnson, "Twister," YouTube Short, @RandyJohnson-y2p.
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