The violence of the storm

Don’t be afraid of the violence
of turbulent emotions
they are one means of cleansing
cleaning out the debris
making space for new.

The violence of the storm
may shake all the leaves
from the tree
stripping it of beauty.
Yet the bareness of clear branches
is a beauty in itself
a different kind of beauty.

Don’t be afraid of the violence
of the storm.
Afterwards, see how the sky shimmers
with pink and orange clouds.
The fresh sunset proclaiming
an unfolding delight
ever-present
ever-new.

© 22 Sep 17