Waiting For the Storm

The earlier sky of blue is gone,
storm clouds gather in the sky.
There'll be a storm before the dawn.
The wind picks up, scattered leaves fly.

The trees are dancing their ballet.
The wind's whisper is now growing loud.
A change in the weather is on the way.
The sky is filled with dark clouds.

I stare at the sky, awaiting the rain.
Eagerly awaiting the storm.
Only touches of the once blue sky remain.
As the thunderclouds start to form.

I love the thunder and lightning,
a rainstorm after a stifling hot day.
Others may find storms frightening
but I love to watch the sky play.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Bickerstaffe Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 10:13 AM
Perfect abab rhyming and flow... you build up the anticipation so well! '...I love to watch the sky play' is a wonderful concluding phrase. BRAVO my dear! Best wishes, Keith :)
Guzzi Avatar
August 26, 2011 at 8:59 PM
I too love the storms! Reminds me of Ride of the Valkeryies by Wagner! light & love
Johnson Avatar
August 26, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Beautiful :D
La France Avatar
August 26, 2011 at 12:48 AM
"Trees dancing their ballet" so many wonderful lines, a beautiful poem, Francine... can you go back to my blog, I left a comment for you.. love
Wesley Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 11:26 PM
This is so special Francine, I love storms, even to be out in one and your descriptions are so vivid. Sleep tight!
Kendrick Avatar
August 25, 2011 at 8:30 PM
Very impressive work..Enjoyed reading also..I enjoy a thunderstorm up to a certain point..It can really be devastating here with lightning playing hovoc on all that runs on electrical current here..Sara
Long Avatar
August 24, 2011 at 5:32 PM
this was an awesome poem reflecting the up coming storm be safe.. cory
Yamin Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 9:04 PM
What an awesome poem, Francine! What a beautiful picturization of storm making it look likable after a stifling hot day -very poetic. Thanks also for your kind comments on my poem Loveless Life
Devonshire Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 2:51 PM
Beautiful description of the approaching storm, Francine, with the winds escalating, leaves scatttering and trees dancing. If you really love to "watch the sky play," come and visit me now. Hurricane Irene may change your view on storms. Still, I can relate to the relief these storms bring on very hot days. Very nice! Love, Carolyn
Lane Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 7:57 AM
We go out on the porch and greet each storm. We love them too. Tony
Kapoor Avatar
August 22, 2011 at 1:19 AM
Beautiful expressions. Incidentally I have also written on a thunder storm. Nice poem. Love and best wishes...Ravindra
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