Storms

Rain, the unsteady heartbeat of

the Earth’s soul.

Pittering and pattering on windows of

people as they plummet from their 

homes up above in the heavens. 

Clouds, they hang heavy with the Earths

want and needs of hydration,

taunting the Earth with their soaked flesh. 

Vegetation waits like panting dogs

for the liquid to be free of the gloomy gray cotton. 

Lightning, dances across the sky

silent as mice, but noticeable for the human eye.

Faster than anything on Earth, the beam

seers anything in its wake. 

Beautiful streams of light make peace and horror in the world.

Thunder, sounds of racing horses penetrate 

through the world's atmosphere.

Soothing low grumbles of sorrow,

carry through the luscious air

to the ground below. 

Storms together make beautiful 

harmonies of the Earth’s living soul

to replenish and rebuild 

the adoring green and blue world 

Mother Nature gifted us. 

Natalie Jean (2022)

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