Stardust

I remember when flowers grew on a moist-tender earth

When bluebirds sang on the branches of a birch

Then suddenly the sky turned a heavy grey

One day in the merry month of May

I saw ripples on a moss-laden stream

Circle and whirl like the end of a dream

I looked at the sky to see but none

The gleaming rays of the sun

Slowly rain came down from above

Like beads of glass on a ring of love

Thunder roared like a lion in despair

Crying in pain creating havoc and fear

Then lightning sparked on the death-laden sky

Frightening all creatures including birds that fly

Then the east winds began to moan

Speaking of fear in a desperate screeching tone

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Then suddenly halted the thundering blaze

Opening a door for the sun’s glorious rays

Thunder and lightning returned to their domain

Leaving nothing but a mess of the fallen rain

Birds began to sing in their nests on trees

Welcoming the soothing summer’s breeze

Then I saw a big bow of great colors

Signaling the end of the darkened horrors