Literature
storm eyes
there is an untold narrative
behind the storm clouds in your eyes;
(and it’s like I can almost,
almost
hear you
but the sound of thunder always drowns
you
out)
I sometimes wonder if that’s why
you always seem to find peace
in the raging thunderstorms here -
I know
25 minutes into the downpour,
I can always find you
watching, rapt
(from the comfort of our ancient,
creaking metal balcony)
as the heavens scream and bleed
and pour out their hearts to you;
(the porch screams and the sky screams
and inside, I know you are screaming,
s c r e a m i n g
too)
& did you know, dear,
that the way
rainbows dance like iridescence
on last nig