Silent Storm

A single drop lands 
Alerting you that something is coming
The sting surprises you
A silent storm is coming

The sky darkens; your entire body feels this
The frustration builds as more drops fall
The frustration turns to helplessness
It surrounds you, the cold seeps into your bones
It is coming

The clouds are black, the wind is swirling
Churning your stomach
Making you weak
Not another storm, not now, not again

As the feelings well up inside
You sense the turbulence down to your core
You feel the rumbling in your soul
The darkness is enveloping you
Anger is now setting in
This storm is going to rage

Take cover? 
There is no cover for a silent storm in one’s mind
Only frustration, helplessness and anger

Claps of thunder, the pain
Flashes, lighting the sky
Lighting the corners of your mind

Only hope and faith will clear the path
Until then, we fight the silent storm
Emotions versus the spirit
This is a battle your soul must win

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Ralph Sergi

Date: 10/31/2018 1:14:00 PM

A beautiful metaphoric contrast. I have experienced such storms and I can relate. My compliments

Suz House
Date: 10/31/2018 2:56:00 PM

Thank you Ralph. I appreciate your comments.

Joy Spoerndli

Date: 10/28/2018 8:33:00 PM

Hi Susan, I immediately got the feeling of someone's anger...something you can't see...but feel. You described well what takes place..in the soul and in the spirit. Blessings. JOY

Suz House
Date: 10/31/2018 2:56:00 PM

Thank you Joy; I was full of anger when I wrote it. I felt it.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 10/20/2018 7:05:00 AM

Gorgeously done, a beautiful write, I can so relate, and you have explained it exactly! Terrific my friend, Susan, terrific! Fantastico! I am blowing you kisses and so is Trixie, my muse.

Suz House
Date: 10/20/2018 12:04:00 PM

Thank you Caren. This was one that I had to rework a lot to get the right feel.