Thunderstorm

To my wife, for Valentine's Day

You’re the thunderstorm that soars above me

Wreaking havoc, turning everything inside out

Yet when I’m on edge, you give me a smile, a tear, a look

Through the clouds I see the frail, tender, loving you 

I’m bewildered by your turns, taking me in and out of doubt

Though darkness, I always find my north in thee

My heart shrinks when we part ways, all due to my mistakes

The stupidity of my inertia has caused us so much

Missing you is my torture and my only escape

Despite ourselves, we’re closer than ever

Clinging to each other thru this rainfall

That tries to wash away who we are

Despite time lasting forever

Preserving this detachment thru it all

Trying to erase the memory of who we are

You’re the thunderstorm that pours over me

Washing my soul, charging my heartbeat

You sooth me with your touch, voice and presence

With the clouds I feel your love, your essence

You amaze me with your plays, all your feats

Against the odds you’ve stuck with me

My heart shivers in the cold of your absence

At the thought of all the pain I’ve caused you

Missing you deafens me in absolute silence

Despite my clumsiness, your patience shines

Believing in us regardless of the weather

That tries to sink what little we have left

Despite the seasons erasing all the signs

That long ago brought us together

Trying to put our vows under arrest

You’re the thunderstorm that keeps me awake
Lighting the way thru the incertitude

You keep me alive with lightning, twisters and hail

Within your clouds I fear no mistake

Within your tempest I find the latitude
To find my way back to your embrace 

Reviews

[TL Boehm]

A lovely honest poem for your wife. Seems like those who are "forces of nature" are the ones we love the strongest. Well penned.

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A perfected mix of passion, life and respect, well done, good read.

[Al R. Arce]

Thank you for reading!

[KWP]

sounds like a perfect balance to me - you got it all the fire the passion but most of all the love - beautiful you are very lucky xx

[Al R. Arce]

She keeps me alive, that's for sure! Thanks for reading!