a typical thunderstorm.
the awkward phonecall.
unsettling thunder and lightening.
disturbing news of a terminally ill friend.
pitter-patter on my window;
thump-thump of my beating heart.

a shudder
a rolling earthquake
shatter. shatter. shatter.

the clouds roar
of an inevitable truth-
cancer.

first heavy rain
then a light shower
until it is just
a distant cry in the dark.

excerpts of her conversation:
"...in new york"
"fading fast"
"barely speak"

a muffled cry.
and softer and softer
it falls.

silence.

a soft prayer
intermittent with tears
"give her hope, Lord"

rain.

07/01/2003

Author's Note: based on truth.

Posted on 07/01/2003
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