THUNDERSTORM
Lightning flashes and thunder claps;
Skies turn shades of yellow and hues of green;
Winds rage and all of nature cowers -
The thunderstorm draws closer.
Rain begins to fall and lakes and rivers form
Where once there was dry land.
Trees bow before nature’s fury;
Sheets of water pummel the earth.
Now the sky is black as midnight –
It is mid-morning or late afternoon.
Pinging sounds are heard on roofs and windows;
Hail adds a new dimension to the storm.
Captivated by nature’s eruptive forces,
Staring through the panes of glass,
He is amazed by the spectacular display –
Such power unleashed for all to see.
Sounds of thunder fade into the distance;
Pouring rain slows to a drizzle;
Shimmers of light appear on the horizon;
Birds chirp and squirrels scamper.
Storm clouds vanish and blue skies appear.
Rays of sunshine dry the urban landscape.
Steam rises from once cold pools of water.
Brilliant rainbow colors mix with azure.
The life of a thunderstorm!
~ May 20, 2004 ~
Dedicated to William "Bill" Snyder III ~ a true "thunderstorm lover"!
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