Have you ever taken the time to really listen
to the majesty of a summer's thunderstorm.  I have always been
captivated by the fury of mother nature unleashed.  The power
and awesome energy of a thunderstorm is one of greatest natural
wonders on this planet.  Summer Thunder is an observation of the 
evolution of a summers storm.  Sit back and enjoy the ride, its
fast and furious!! *smile* 

Summer Thunder

The late afternoon sky grows dark Thunderheads black as a patch of midnight flow across an ocean of blue Obscuring what is left of a fair summers day The subtle roll of thunder off in the distance forbodes a warning, a harbinger of things to come The storm approaches carried on the rushing winds of change Mothers gather their children and seek the safety that the indoors provides Outside the population scurries to prepare for mother natures onslaught The air grows warm and moist, its musty aroma teases the senses A warm wind blows rocking the crowns of trees to and fro The stormfront draws near Thunder once so subtle, now unleashes it unbridled fury Claps of thunder rock the landscape with deafening blows Brilliant shows of light flash across the darkening sky Endless waves of rain shower down in torrent Its deluge provides an absolving affect Renewing and nourishing the land The storm peaks rapidity, then starts to subside slowly The thunder fades more with each passing minute until, the sound of thunder is replaced with the trickling of rain drops and rushing water The storm moves away, life begins to return to normal People emerge from their hiding places to resume their pursuit of happiness reflecting only a moment on the events at hand then move on. The once dark sky is replaced by a breathtaking blue sky As the sun shines upon the land rainbow appears There to remind us of that promise made so long ago!

John P. Zawitoski

7/31/96

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