A Natural Gathering

As if the force of the waves
was not not enough
to remind us
of natural forces
greater than us,
a thunderstorm comes in
bringing in a natural light show,
the rain and echoing thunder
drown out any sound
from the rhythmic waves.
People crowd beneath the pier -
There’s nothing like nature
to bring people together
for a show.

October 10, 2009
Bruce Whealton