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Storm Passing
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Thursday, January 15, 2026    Rated "G" by the Author.
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Storm Passing

by John Herlihy

 

Dark clouds

Over my head

Quickly moving

I hear the wind

The heavens dark

I hear silence

I smell rain

Smell freshness

I hear rain

Hear the patter

Rain is falling

Falling and falling

Heavy, torrential

A drumming, a roar

Clouds in rhythms

The heavens breathing

Trees, grass drenched

Puddles, then rivers

The horizon brightens

The storm makes way

Raindrops lighten

The surroundings sparkle

In freshness and light

The miracle

Of the storm

Now gone

A steamy mist

Now rises

Haunting, mysterious

The storm forgotten

The sun enlightens

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Copyright © John Herlihy

Friday 12 September 2025


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Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on February 24, 2026
ISN'T IT WONDERFUL HOW THE EARTH CAN RECOVER SO MAGNIFICENTLY AFTER A ...STORM? AS WE BASK IN THE WONDERS OF ITS RENEWING PROCESS, THERE ARE TIMES WHEN ONE CAN ATTEST THAT ...THE STORM...WAS WORTHWHILE. YOU KNOW, THAT OLD CLICHE; IF NOT FOR THE DARKNESS ONE WOULDN'T APPRECIATE THE LIGHT. GREAT WORK, JOHN. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS.

Reviewed by Rebecca McKeehan
Reviewed on January 19, 2026
I love a good thunderstorm. They feed my need for drama and passion. But then, a gentle rain also appeals as I find them soothing, even healing.

Once years ago, while I was attending Crow Fair in Montana, it began to rain during the dancing. Everyone ran for cover, except one lone young woman who remained and danced in celebration and gratitude for the rain.

Rebecca

Reviewed by Odin odin@aflx.com
Reviewed on January 15, 2026
I had a long review that disappeared. Sorry. Suffice it to say I loved the rendering you gave one of my favorite aspects of nature. Beautiful. Thanks for posting.


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