Dealing With Storms

Dealing With Storms The lightning outside is Far away and harmless Like fireworks in the night I safely watch from home And chuckle with delight The lightning outside is Moving ever closer I sense malignance now Lurking behind thunder Sweat breaks upon my brow The lightning outside is Inside my city’s walls Flashes bright and blinding No longer firecrackers It’s jarring and grinding The lightning outside is Just outside my front porch Challenging to ignore It rocks my foundation So, I opened the door