The Vortex
The firmament's still calm rescinds.
Thrashes out gloomy storm whirlwinds.
Lightening flashes striking on high.
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky.
A funnel forms, living peril.
The atmosphere going feral,
Horrific whirring sings its cry.
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky.
No glockenspiel or carillon
Chimes to calm winds blowing on.
The heavens fiercely gone awry
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky.
Devastation claiming its course,
Havoc wrecked with horrible force.
The vortex passed; some men sigh.
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky.
Man, soon, rebuilds destructions path.
Forgiving nature of its wrath.
And celebrates each hope's outcry.
Ring out wild bells to the wild sky.
Copyright © Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen | Year Posted 2010
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