We hear the thunder of a brewing storm
The atmosphere's electricity strikes
At our hope for a sunny day
One so bright, we squint our joyful eyes
But today light filters through dark clouds
Creating a shaded illumination
Allowing our wide open eyes to see
Beauty mixing with wilted love
This is truth
That brewing storm is so loud
Unlike the silence that preceded
Thunder - a warning of impending clash
Siren of potential destruction
It's frightening
We know
The way of nature's convulsions
Still, we hope
for dissipation of those dark, angry clouds
While we muster up courage
To confront a deluge
(For Poets United.)
You have captured the ominous feelings just before the storm hits............well done, Myrna. Myrna, check your spam file in your email. I have a new email address, not sure if you are getting my emails.......
ReplyDeleteSo very true. Literally and metaphorically.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful metaphor to describe the events that is unfolding, in Europe and the United States. One hopes, it dissipates without great harm, being happening.
ReplyDeleteAH yes, we know, but still must brace ourselves. I love how you take us from wishes to build up of the storm in a dark and electric atmosphere. In this particular storm brewing in the USA, I am no longer sure I can trust "this too will past."
ReplyDeletethis lull before the storm is so terrifying...hoping earnestly for the sunny days...beautifully penned...
ReplyDeleteNature's convulsions.. like that...beautiful image of the calm before the storm..beauty mixed with wilted love!
ReplyDeleteYour poem can be read on a few different levels, Myrna. There are many different kinds of storms on the horizon...we do need to muster up courage, to stay strong.
ReplyDeleteThis is so incredibly poignant, Myrna❤️ especially touched by these lines; "But today light filters through dark clouds creating a shaded illumination, allowing our wide open eyes to see beauty mixing with wilted love. This is truth." Beautifully penned.
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Sanaa
What storm you've painted for us!
ReplyDeleteScary indeed when events seem too huge, and to have gained too much momentum, for us to have any impact against them.
ReplyDeleteThere are rumblings and forebodings about.Not a good time.
ReplyDeleteThe storm as a metaphor fo the difficult times we are living through is quite powerful device, Myrna, and makes us visualise the danger in a real and fear-inspiring way.
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