Texas Sky April 2011
Thunderclouds
are roiling on the horizon,
stacking up East-wise,
threatening to move in–
move in and dump.
But they’re whiter
than white can be
and only so much vapor.
I imagine their
rumbling high over
distant mountains,
molecules leaving mess
and mayhem, headed this way.
But there’s no
running for cover.
Hand over hand,
huddle-like, we refuse
the fear they are wont
to bring, all noise and
show and billow.
Pillow-high, they’re forced
skyward by the whether system
moving their way.
Truth rises, air pressure
changes and they dissipate
feather-like, gossamer
strands unraveling
and blowing invisible
away.
we finally got a storm last night…amazing…and made it cool this morning…so i know the relief a storm might bring…and not wanting to miss it…this goes beyond a storm though to me…smiles….enjoyed…
Karin yes, I knew it was you……..your comments are wonderful. thanks.
(not sure about the Blogger issue from your end.)
'outlawyer' eh? and 'manicddaily' is better? you make me smile.
The weather, with its sudden change of fortunes, its onrush of storms… Wonderful idea for a metaphor…
First – the photo is just beautiful. But this whole idea of the “whether” system is so clever. It's the ambiguity that sometimes gets you – those moments before the storm hits (or is over) and you just don't know how bad it's going to be. That can be harder than the bad stuff. (Well, maybe not the really bad stuff.) AT any rate, loved the billowing and pillowing of this! Take care! Hope you get some cooler days! k.
PS – this is me Karin, Manicddaily – your blog keeps wanting to use an old blogger account that I never really used called outlawyer – it's fine, but just to say.
*love* and that photo? Breathtaking!
Ro–it is so encouraging just to hear everyone's kind words–so uplifting. Thanks for commenting.
Bless you.
Thank you, Diane. That is a long time for a storm. God honors your perserverance–Hallelujah, God is faithful!
I've just come through seven years of storm upon storm. Finally, the skies are clear, and The Son is shinning. Beautiful poem!
we are neighbors at PD today…love this poem…standing strong…not hiding in fear…may His love carry you and your family right to the very center of the storm…His heart…where there we find our peace. blessings to you~
Beth, I live inthe Seattle area, so rain is a way of life for us. I feel so deeply/badly for everyone where there's a drought. It's awful, I know.
Thanks for your kind words.
Only in Him….reminding myself these days. Thank you, Lisa.
Beautiful prose, Jody! If you're anything like we are here in Southern Illinois, you're wishing those storm clouds would dump some much needed rain! This season without rain has me considering spiritual implications as well. Thanks for the thought-provoking post!
Ready for the storms. So thankful we can feel such confidence in Him!