Images Over the Glass Abode

Oh the evening it sends out a spell
With the rattling of my seashells 
that hung over my door, chiming like a bell 
With a distinct feeling it was going to pour
this was going to be an evening;
hard to ignore 
  
Dark sapphire puffs in a mackerel sky
Mother nature’s refreshing spring surprise 
An eerie low ceiling with a storm stirring its brew
Rushes of wind from out of nowhere that flew

Sailing over the glass greenhouse with a stormy breeze
Bowing and flexing the solitary trees  

Rolls of thunder echo off the glass
Making music, sounding the brass  
With the likeness of the sky mirrored in its image
Nature’s turmoil was lined up like a scrimmage
 
With the crashing and banging 
Came a slight movement of my wall hangings 
Streaks of lighting run like white veins 
Across the angry heavens it began to rain
Ablaze into to the nighttime skies, 
lighting up my window, opening my eyes  

Oh the evening it sends a spell 
From out of the window the glass shattered and fell
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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August 1, 2008 at 8:16 AM
Laura, this is a wonderfully captivating write, you have transported the reader to the careful watching of a storm unfolding. Thank you for sharing " Images over the glass abode" God's Love and Many Blessings, Always, Adell
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July 12, 2008 at 9:49 AM
Wonderful atmosphere and beautiful description. Well done. Regards Heidie
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July 9, 2008 at 2:12 PM
Whew...I could feel the glass rattling. Very vivid imagery. There is nothing like a good storm, I love to watch and listen to the power of mother nature. Very beautifully crafted. My best, Charlie
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July 9, 2008 at 2:11 PM
Wow. That was some storm. Such an amazing write. The imagery was brilliant, and I wanted to be there as I so love storms. However the ending was indeed frightening. Makes me wonder if it really happened. Scary! Love, Shar
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