You Will Know Her Name
One day, the storm you stirred—
this swelling tempest — will rise
with a fierce wind and a solid purpose-
To remind you of the damage
Caused by your careless breach
into nature’s protected lair.
And when the hail rains down,
And the winds roar—
And the lightening strikes your heart-
You will remember her.
Others will ask, who is this beautiful force?
What shall we call this tragic, yet breathtaking storm?
And you, you will know her name.
As you watch your home –swallowed–
In her mouth, in the abyss of Mother nature’s fury,
Blackened skies will rage—
And the thunder will pound in your chest,
and by the earth shattering vibrations,
you will know that she has returned for you.
You will remember her as she once was,
gentle and kind–
And You will know her name—
the name of this storm
sweeping you away
to the deep, dark, unforgiving sea.
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👏🏼 The repetition is strong in this one.
Extended metaphor done well.
As you watch your home –swallowed–
In her mouth,
Wow.
Yes!—
One day, the storm you stirred—
this swelling tempest — will rise
with a fierce wind and a solid purpose-
To remind you of the damage
Caused by your careless breach
into nature’s protected lair.
Wow! This is so powerful! There’s a warning here in this metaphor, and a terrifying prediction, and still the beauty of nature singing through the whole thing. Thank you for this one!