Storm
Moisture in the air
Humidity stifling
Animal’s skit in despair
Knowing and hiding
Light rain now falling
This heat so oppressive
Storm birds stop calling
Darkness so progressive
Wind blowing stronger
Rain heavy and swirling
Staying out no longer
Inside sounds of howling
Distant rumbling closer
Lightning lights the sky
Perfect time for a muser
Into the darkness I pry
Trees bending almost breaking
Leaves shredded by stinging rain
Weak branches start snapping
Living foliage feels pain
Flash of white blinding
Earth vibrates shudders
Natures show mesmerising
Recorded by Philosophers
Through gauze, eerie screaming
Wires touch spark brilliant blue
Dog in the corner cowering
Is it over, has it passed through?
Rain eases now a misty shower
Winds gone, trees standing firm
Lightning and thunder, its power
Over the sea, till another return
Moisture in the air
Humidity stifling
Animal’s skit here and there
Birds, chirping and flying
Light rain again falling
This heat so oppressive
Storm birds begin calling
Darkness, now regressive.
David J Delaney
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Be always safe,
Karen
One feels the humidity - sees the clouds building - hears the release in thunder after vivid lightning flash - and tastes rain and relief when the storm eases. Beautifully penned, stimulates all the senses - a pleasure to read!
(((HUGS))) and love, Karla.