The Tempest

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Storm clouds rolling eastward,

Darkening the skies with impending doom.

Spurred on by the fury of injustice

For humanity wasted, taken too soon.



Ominous tempest relentless in its mission,

Hungry grumbles of thunder in darkest night.

Lightning rods crackle with energy barely suppressed ,

Electric eye's deadly aim setting its sights.



Noble eagle of sunrise blazingly approaches,

Streaks of color lightens the ebony sky.

Blue skies.... white clouds....red sun....

A patriotic banner sent from on high.



The ocean below flows with saltiest tears,

Grief giving strength for what lies ahead.

Cumulus mists rise to join in the march,

Airborne tears for the spirits of the dead.

Author's Notes/Comments: 

Written after 9/11 as U.S. troops flew to Afghanistan.

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