Stormy Skies

A deep grey sea
hangs over the city
pregnant with lightning
though no flash appears

It wants to give birth
to its water at least
but there is no scream
of thunder rolling

It passes slowly
refusing to let go
waiting for the word
from above as its cue

Blue skies try to break through.

SKB
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Mckenzie Avatar
August 16, 2008 at 7:02 PM
I like this write great imagery! Laura :)
Winter Avatar
August 15, 2008 at 2:08 PM
Amazing write with awesome imagery. Can sense and feel the atmosphere so clearly. Well done! Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
August 15, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Sheila - Sounds as though Mother nature is playing with your emotions - God Bless
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