The Photographer

Skies gray and rains blow;
Trees sway and creak like old stairs.
Thunder rolls and booms.

The den lights go out.
On the brown faux leather couch
Kids crowd together.

Whites of their eyes show.
"Shush! God is doing his work,"
Grandparents tell them.

Lightning bolt flashes,
Illuminates the front yard
And freezes the scene

Framed by porch windows;
He snaps candids from the storm,
Outside looking in.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Guzzi Avatar
September 12, 2009 at 7:55 PM
a pop beaded string of "Ku's"...a choo choo of HI's loverly Light 7 love
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August 2, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Nice haiku series. Blessings to you for sharing this reflection with us. Keep on writing. Karen
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August 2, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Very descriptive and expressive. Sara
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