Ocean Breeze

I stand alone upon the pier
Sea breeze brushing my body.
Waves rolling. Storm approaching.
Distant sparks of light, clouds opening
Rain descending.
I turn my head. I face away
From the rolling sea.
Roar of the waves becoming fierce
Storm getting nearer......

Sighing sea, frolicking waves
Toss the buoy about like a plaything!
Warning! Storm ever nearer
Noise of lightning, sound of wet thunder
I turn again, to face the coming onslaught
Dark skies. Black, thunderous clouds.
Ominous, crackle of thunder.
I feel vulnerable.

Awaiting the fury of the storm -
Getting closer.
Suddenly..........

I am enveloped within the choking darkness
Flashes everywhere
Claustrophobic heat, sea churning.
I feel myself take flight into the clouds
And, I cry out loud, total freedom
As I evade each lightning bolt.
I rise too high for the lightning to follow,
Free, as only a bird can be.

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