Highway Downpour

blinding lightning 
shatters
watery darkness 
of the sky;

blast of thunder--
wipers shudder,
dragging themselves 
across

my rain-battered 
windshield;
need to pull over 
for a safe shiver.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Malebranche Avatar
December 12, 2009 at 12:14 AM
Great piece...I hate when this happens especially down here in florida.
Mckenzie Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 10:12 AM
Romeo~ Summer storms do rattle the nerves don't they? Great description! Laura :0)
Burton Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 3:33 AM
smile... that was good and real good.. will read again and again, enjoy your day:)
Kendrick Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 3:32 AM
Nicely done we've all been there. Keep writing. Sara
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