Storm



Original digital art entitled “Storm” by: rob kistner © 7/11/23

 

F inally
the rain’s come
quenching parched summer
this invigorated evening

like a prodigal lover
I embrace the sweet petrichor
wafting intoxicatingly
into our open window

soothed
by the calming murmur
that rises and falls
in a spritely spatter
of freshening raindrops
breathed
‘cross our bedroom panes

a long-absent whisper
of coddling reassurance
lulls me gently
nudging me gracefully
towards the peace of sleep

oh
would that it be so
would that it be

but I churn unsettled
in the final rays
of a turbulent July sunset

holding unsteady

tossed by thoughts of you
thoughts of the struggle you face
that we face

I throw open the sash
searching the winds
fearful
that I am useless

rain on our window
a storm in my heart

perhaps someday again
a friendly wind
together ‘til then


“Together” by: rob kistner © 7/11/23

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rob kistner © 7/11/23

Poetry at: dVerse