Green Tornado - By Alberto Leonel Gregorio de Barros

Written By: Alberto Leonel Gregorio de Barros

Category: Surrealistic Fantasy/Nonsense Poem

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Alberto Leonel Gregorio de Barros, writing under the pseudonym Green Tornado, brings us "Green Tornado," a surrealistic fantasy poem that captivates with its whimsical imagery and vibrant storytelling. Submitted to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026, this piece transports readers into a fantastical world where silver sunsets and green tornadoes collide. With its unique style and imaginative theme, the poem invites audiences to explore a vivid landscape of creativity and wonder.

About the Work

"Green Tornado" is a delightful journey through a surreal world filled with vibrant colors and fantastical elements. The poem's whimsical tone and playful mood create a sense of wonder, as it combines unexpected imagery with nonsensical yet intriguing scenarios. The reader is drawn into a dreamlike experience where ordinary objects transform into extraordinary phenomena, encouraging a sense of curiosity and imagination.

Green Tornado

Original Submission by Alberto Leonel Gregorio de Barros

Green Tornado

As I sat in my chair, looking at the silver sunset,

With the golden fish swimming in the red pond, not met,

Beneath me, on the white smoky glass,

As the air makes its pass,

It's the most relaxing I've ever bet.

Soon as the sun sees downer,

I walk down the road, crowner,

As it bounces me up and down,

While I toss a milky water beach with its crusty blue sand crown,

And with art thou a cube with 6 colored squares randomly placed, gowner.

The large golden crusted buildings shone upon me,

When the ground and all the sudden shook with glee,

Salty rain poured from the skys,

A few guys said their goodbyes,

And some people went with a flee.

Then I saw it: a green tornado,

About the size of a gazzilion tomatoes,

Twisting faster and faster, like a wind-up ballerina,

As strong as 1000 guys in the arena,

And it was as fast as a rolling potato.

I shrieked, it was coming towards me and destroying everything,

Bowls dropped down, causing them to sing,

Thick, red and tangy and sweet puddles were on the ground,

And the tomato, onion trees swayed to the pound,

And all my current problems went with a bling.

I looked around for safety,

Everything disappearing lightly,

The crater in my head shook,

As my 2-fingered hands took,

My hat with a hole, lifely,

I ran to a brown door with squares,

As the news went on airs,

I turned the crinkled golden door knob,

With a sticker on the tob,

And I found a small cub of bears.

I don't know what happened next,

It all was flashy as a text,

I remember seeing a puddle,

And everything else is muddle,

And everything was left in a whext.

It was a strange thing to see,

But I survived, I was proud of me,

Everyone survived too, which was great,

Some people made a new mate,

And everyone was happy, even a bee.

Then we heard a shout, "Good currys,

Clean this up in a hurry's,"

We could hear some sucking,

And something went trucking,

And all the sudden, the tornado was the least of our worries.

Written by: Alberto de Barros

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About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar is a prestigious event celebrating the art of written expression. This annual competition invites participants from around the globe to showcase their talents in various literary categories, fostering a rich exchange of creative ideas and cultural perspectives. It is a platform for both emerging and established writers to share their unique voices with a worldwide audience.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Alberto Leonel Gregorio de Barros for his submission, "Green Tornado," to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. His imaginative and captivating poem adds a vibrant layer to this year's entries. We look forward to witnessing more of his creative endeavors in the future.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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