Passing Storms

Children playing, picking flowers
on this April afternoon
up and down the grassy hillside
shadows will be fading soon

As the sudden storm approaches
all of nature darkening
the children dashing homeward
to their mother's call are hearkening

The rain begins its rhythmic dance
as to their back door they both race
once inside they make their way
into their mother's warm embrace

Perched beside a picture window
fresh hot cocoa for each one
they sit and watch the treetops blowing
passing storms can sure be fun

Breaking clouds give way to sunshine
beams of light go flowing by
and like a heavenly artist's brush
they paint a rainbow 'cross the sky

Children sit and watch in wonder
Mother Nature's wrath subside
as dazzling buds and fragrant blooms
beckon them to come outside
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Staton Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 9:15 AM
This is like a page from my life. I enjoyed reflecting back to childhood through your beautiful poem.
Wise Avatar
January 5, 2019 at 9:19 AM
Glad you enjoyed it, as I enjoyed writing it! :)
Rodrigues Avatar
January 3, 2019 at 7:58 PM
Nice images! Enjoyed! Welcome to PS...Kim
Wise Avatar
January 3, 2019 at 8:25 PM
Thank u much, Kim! I'm enjoying this place immensely! :)
Sands Avatar
January 3, 2019 at 6:54 PM
Oh my word. You write so beautifully. I must save as a favorite to read again. I also identify with the artist's brush, because I paint. This is inspiring:)
Wise Avatar
January 3, 2019 at 6:57 PM
Thank u! I too paint, sometimes. Did my first ocean waves this year. :)
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