Rumble by Patricia J ReedThere’s a thunderstorm
In my heart
With a sky full
Of dark clouds
And ominous rumbling
I am at a crossroads
Scared to let go
And step out
Into the storm
From under the veiled protection
White hot flashes
Of invective derision
Provoke anxiety
Thunder echoing
Mocking me
With your contempt
Stinging, pelting rain
Searing the manipulation
Into my sensitive skin
So deep
It changes my DNA
The unknown future
The most intimidating element
Whipping around me
Like a specter in the night
I look out onto wet grass
And wildly dancing trees
Wishing I
Was as free as them
What pain
Am I willing
To deal with
To keep
My sense
Of self
To love myself
Like the field
Loves the rain
10/10/2022 Author's Note: Just wanted to say a big thank you to those who leave comments.
Posted on 10/13/2022 Copyright © 2024 Patricia J Reed
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