Quiet Storm

Quiet Storm

With whispers of winds you blow, gently across the sky, 
Arrival barely noticed, soft clouds, misty rain inside. 
Your drops tickling the leaves, of the weeping willow trees,
As they bow willingly, to the airs’ fresh smelling breeze!

Then sudden sounds of rumbling, flickers of light therewith,
Followed by heavy rain; car windshield wiper moving quick.
The shades of blue from above, now a gray and white blanket,
People taking cover, closing windows, lights off “click!”

Soon there’s calm, the sun appears, its rays glowing bright, 
Each blade of grass rain nourished, standing tall in the light.
Birds and Squirrels’ at play, leaping from limb to limb,
Playing, catch me if you can, enjoying gaiety on a whim!

What seemed a brutal outburst, was over before we knew,
Mother Natures’ wrath, a “quiet storm” had bid us all adieu! 
 
Written By: Sarita A. Milliner © 12/8/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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De Beaulieu Avatar
October 9, 2017 at 7:57 AM
Hello Sarita, nice to meet you. This poem is beautifully written. I call the rain liquid sunshine for the earth. Have a nice day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 10, 2017 at 8:55 PM
That is right my friend. have a nice evening my friend.
Milliner Avatar
October 9, 2017 at 11:06 AM
Much appreciation Darlene, By the way, I like the phrase "liquid sunshine for the earth." For, it's after this event, we bear witness to new birth!
Swank Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 10:11 AM
very good job
Milliner Avatar
December 9, 2016 at 11:14 AM
Thanks for the visit and the compliment ;-)
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