Rainy Evening

Restless souls wander in shadow as the clock winds down We must be ready for the sky to speak to us in thunderous tones Signaling the elemental forces which have created us If we are not careful darkness will descend upon us Rapidly - leaving no room for farewells Even as we breathe in the air we need to survive Knowledge comes to us Sometimes after a long wait Sometimes in a flash Cars whiz by Creations of our technocracy How much we have given up to attain the life we once dreamed of How long will it be Until we find peace? How much time do we need help us deal with the effects of this world we have created from coal, steel, iron and all the elements which make up this "Brave New World"?