Poem: Symphony of a Thunderstorm
("Write the symphony of a thunderstorm" prompt from The Writer's Retreat Kit by Judy Reeves)
The thunder sneaks up on you.
At first it is a low, caressing rumble
barely heard, but it sends chills
down your spine.
You know it's approaching
but how or when
is still unknown.
And then it comes closer
gradually louder
The winds no longer silent
no longer pianissimo
Anticipation builds
More instruments join in the fray
Bass grows louder
the rattle of rain
the pounding of hail
a steady tattoo on
the tin roof above.
It holds you in its thrall
you can't sleep
lie awake until
lightning flashes
thunder crashes
It announces its arrival
with a chaotic chorus
A cacophony of sound
that doesn't care for subtlety.
Its climax reaches a point
before it dies down
races to its conclusion
with softer chords
as it passes on
into blessed silence.
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