Nature
 
The peaceful calm
is neatly broken
by the rolling rumble
crash of thunderclap

In the gusting wind
there is a distinct flap
of the last bird
flying nest bound

Lightning flashes
and sky writhes in agony
dismal blues pursue
fear of unknown

The gravid cloud
expectant of times to come
undaunted, gives birth
to promises of destiny

In cheerful silence
nature nurtures
her newborn twins..
a rain drop and an icicle

                    by Vasanta Athilat