Peace

A crack of thunder shatters the peace

Of a perfectly normal and quiet day

As streaks of lightning fill the sky

And clouds cast a dark shadow on the sun.

Is the radiant past coming to an end

And a dreary future is beginning?

I wonder as the pitter patter of rains

Breaks the monotonous grind

Of yet another blistering hot day.

As a cool mist splashes across my face

And calms my chattering mind

I see the life around me blossoming.

Every leaf, every blade of grass

Is alive in splendid beauty.

My heart is fluttering and dancing

Mesmerised and alive with what I see.

The darkness is finally washed away

Bringing in peace and tranquility.