The Rain

The rain fell down that night
droplets piercing her face
no match for her tears.
He was yelling at her
Is this what you want!
In the middle of the street
she fell to her knees
it was all too much for her–
the aching in her heart
the loss of her baby
the one she gave up on
without a second thought…
He would have been [...]

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Thunderstorm

It crackles like a mid summer beach fire
sparks spitting from salty driftwood
without the sting of smoke
in the eyes of its beholders.
In its glory, thunder roars with intensity
against dirty single paned windows.
Whispers turn to howls
as wind creeps under the seal
tickling the sheer curtains
like serpents’ tongues.
Hail and raindrops the size of skipping stones
throwing themselves against the glass
like [...]

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