“The Storm” by Joan Alderman

Encroaching,
green tinged
smells of anticipation.

Black and white
jagged spasms.

Screeching winds.

Biting rains.

Rapidly abating.

Life resumes,
in its exhausted wake.

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Joan Alderman is a resident of Georgetown, Ontario, and an avid storm watcher.
 
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