Lightning

Saw a bolt of lightning Streaking jagged down the sky, A warning that a thunderstorm Just might be passing by. It looked both cool and scary As it flashed to our surprise And disappeared so quickly We could doubt our very eyes. There’s nothing else quite like it Which can wake us with a jolt Than the perfect zigzag contour Of a mighty lightning bolt.

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Robert Johnson

Date: 8/22/2013 4:22:00 PM

Lightning's a reminder that the world's a scary place. I think that I would rather have the sun light up my face. Sometimes I get caught on my bike and have to ride like hell. To make it home just like a snail all safe in it's warm shell. Peace. :)

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/22/2013 1:51:00 PM

- I like it, Ilene - Well done - oxox // Anne-Lise :)