the wind blows through my broken heart
casting away the memories
of a life gone by
the rain falls on me like lead
knocking me to my knees
in absolute fear of sorrow
emotions paralyze me
making me immobile
I try to run
but am unable to escape
the lightning flashes blindingly around me
the thunder rumbles through the darkness
putting fear in my heart
the ground shakes
the windows rattle
you step out through the door
and I never see you again
now only the storm
brings me comfort

[circa 1994]