Lake During Storm

by Lindsey Mohnacky

Drops cascading,
Ripples distributing,
Rings expanding––
Disturbing my peace.

Surface shattering,
Skies scattering,
Clouds concealing––
Stealing my joy.

Trees reaching,
Branches grabbing,
Sun retreating––
Unseating my ease.

Clouds wrestling,
Stars crashing,
Thunder roaring––
Ignoring my cries.

Torrents relenting,
Waves repenting,
Rains receding––
My face rejoicing.

Rays peeking,
Surface calming,
Banks rising––
My blessings overflow.