He felt like sunshine.
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Not the sun of the middle of July,
framed by endless clear blue skies.
Not the sun at the height of the day,
dominating all open space.
Simple. Bright. Insincere.
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No, nothing like that.
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He drove the storm in front of him,
cracking thunder with each step.
He drove the people near away,
threatening lightning to those too close.
Step. Crack. Downpour.
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No, nothing I was expecting.
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Somewhere within the raindrops,
you can find the center of the storm.
Somewhere within the painful raging,
a shaft of pale light breaks through.
Misty. Faded. Steaming.
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No, don't rush that moment.
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There is a rainstorm on this corner,
and no one but me has noticed.
There is a thunderstorm in my chest,
waiting for it to be worth it.
Wait. Wait. Wait.
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Yes, look my way.
About the Creator
Alexa A.
Started my journey in the PNW, stops in Chicago, Melbourne, and now Cleveland. I work with the public, and in my free time I hide from the public. Still spend more time reading than writing, which I hope that you do too. Happy exploring!
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