I'm not done with you yet

To be the ones to see that storm Rage across the jungle And witness the light arcing in flames From sky to horizon To feel the imminent thunder rumble To the pads of your toes. How close will it come? At first it was a thin black smoke Spilling across the sky towards us But now it's coming on, and on.
It can take half a day to arrive Or it can roll like a spirit in half an hour The power of forked lightning Sparks from peak to peak Burns the ozone and sets your feet tingling And the hairs on the nape of your neck. The sudden deluge of rain Is so strong on the sand We pick up our packs from the side of the lake And ran to the hut. Contemptible humans! I’m not done with you yet!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Turner Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 3:15 AM
I really enjoyed my read on this one, Diane. Exceptional writing with a spot of humor at the end:) Well done!
Leggett Avatar
November 27, 2023 at 4:27 AM
Thanks Daniel. It’s much appreciated.
Bell Avatar
November 26, 2023 at 12:04 PM
Mother nature does have a habit of telling us who really is in charge of this planet. Pity we never seem to heed the warnings.
Leggett Avatar
November 26, 2023 at 12:25 PM
Thanks for the comment, Paul. Yes, being surrounded by lightning bolts on all side is one of the most frightening things I've ever experienced. A great relief though when it was over.
Bell Avatar
November 26, 2023 at 12:05 PM
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