Within a Storm
A small tree, quite old, sits near the harbor
Where the water swooshes into the rocks
A real dark blue, near black, color exists
A murky flow hits hard there by the docks
The wind picks up, a storm is on the way
Tree bends but surely refuses to break
The sound becomes deafening with the waves
Even by the beach the water does rake
Past the beach is a lovely green pasture
Wild flowers blooming here and there, softly
Brings the feeling of peace before the storm
Lifting wind displays its power greatly
In the horizon deep into the sea
The lightning flashes and thunder crashes
Brings the storm on its heels, moving briskly
I run to take cover from its thrashes
The storm comes, a mega-powerful force
Wind blows greatly, moving water fiercely
All the flowers in the field hold their ground
Just as it came in fast, it leaves quickly
I’m free from the grasp of nature’s fury
Free to enjoy calmer waters once more
Air has a crisp, cool feelings all about
I revisit the small tree that’s now sore
Russell Sivey
Contest: Surprise me
Sponsor: Giorgio Veneto
7/25/2013
Copyright © Russell Sivey | Year Posted 2013
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