Stormy Nights

I lie in my lonely bed
listening 
as the torment within
is reflected without 
The sky weeps in torrents
for the tears I cannot shed
The thunder roars in rage
showing the anger I repress
The lightning is a silver streak 
illuminating the darkness in my mind 
The wind howls against the window
voicing the anguish that I hide
The fury spent, the storm abates
leaving me drained
I close my eyes and surrender 
to the soothing embrace of sleep
Tomorrow there will be blue skies
and the sun will shine on me


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