I have gotten over my fear of thunder

Written by Chris Brandon

i have gotten over my fear of thunder
maybe -
She stammered out as She jumped up
reaching out Her hands
grey clouds
heavy, just out of reach
as if they might strike Her down
at
any
given
moment.
as if
She could fly
in,
into sound.
i was the only witness to Her
Ascent,
unless you count the lake.
brooding and omniscient – forever.
Her reflection getting tiny as
She
rose.
the cold grey light
touched Her pale skin
with the wind that
played music in Her hair.
the Thunder
Clapped,
and so
did i.