Desert Lightning

Clouds stretching above craggy peaks gracefully
Mushrooming ever higher with each hour.
A vision beguiling across the speckled slate valley,
The distant rumbles echo compelling power.

Lured towards the storm where my love awaits
As I approach, gray-white canopy growing
Amplifying charge drawn towards its mate,
Breathless need for the deeper knowing.

Thunderhead’s navy blue underside deepens
The verdant forest below infinitely attractive.
Inside, a growing lightning bolt quickens
To your approach, I become reactive.

Charges arc together as my lips touch yours
The golden crescendo, our currents unite.
Timeless infinity of the union pure
Rattling windows, the thunder’s might.

Damp sagebrush scent lilts on the breeze
Deep electric blue sky, gone is the weather
Sunlight refracts through dripping trees, 
Current dissipated, hearts nestled together.

3/14/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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De Burca Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 8:37 AM
Electrifying is right indeed. Great symbols and imagery in your sensual poem, congrats on your win.
Quigley Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 4:45 PM
Thank you!
Misra Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 5:52 AM
Wow, the electrifying chemistry of love so beatifully described with nature as motif! The serenity and relaxation after its all over ... aaahh. Excellent write, Tom. ~karam~
Quigley Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 7:20 AM
Thank you, Karam!
Teagan Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 5:49 AM
There is just something about storms.... I love this one, Tom, I think it's one of the best ones I've read, wish it had scored high. Great job!
Quigley Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 7:21 AM
Thanks, Becca! Scoring is subjective...glad it placed.
Laurie Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 7:41 PM
G'day Tom ... nicely described in your well written verse Tom - thank you - Lindsay
Quigley Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 10:13 PM
Thanks Lindsay! And thanks for stopping by!
Chircop Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 3:14 PM
Fantastic !!! Simply Beautiful ...
Quigley Avatar
March 16, 2016 at 10:14 PM
Thank you Charmaine--means a lot given what I've read from you!
Ashe Avatar
March 14, 2016 at 11:41 PM
After a recent thunderstorm here where the thunder literally rattled the windows this write is so real! Your description of togetherness is an "electrifying current" of itself! Nice write Tom! :-)
Quigley Avatar
March 15, 2016 at 5:53 AM
...as much of a re-write than a write...went over it a whole bunch of times before it felt "right."
Quigley Avatar
March 15, 2016 at 5:52 AM
Thank you, Walter!
Turner Avatar
March 14, 2016 at 10:07 PM
SMOKIN!!! Must've been some storm. LOL Really enjoyed reading you tonight. Great write, Tom. as usual. Peace my friend:)
Quigley Avatar
March 14, 2016 at 10:44 PM
Thanks, Daniel! Have a good evening!
Nance Avatar
March 14, 2016 at 7:48 PM
Powerful writing and descriptions Tom, enjoyed :)
Quigley Avatar
March 14, 2016 at 8:03 PM
Thanks, Casarah!
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