underwood94

     It is that time when the sun begins to set and washes a savannah in the reds of glowing embers. Emergent rulers of a green kingdom cast their shadows, quenching the twinkling gaps in the rainforest canopy as the chattering of its nocturnal denizens builds to a roar. All around is noise indecipherable, the ambient cacophony a comfort in a world lost to sight. Birds trill, insects chirp, and primates call to their mates in reassurance. Incessant streams of conversation flow every which way, yet somehow arrive at the intended recipient in that din. Lumbering herds of elephants arrive with spinning dust-clouds as att

Jagged, writhing bolts Bundles of concussive force A thrumming crash A flurry of fleeting footsteps Gazing upon vistas of unfolding power Transfixed by light The Earth trembles Listening Droplets platter gently on Glazed windows and eyes A tremulous caress Fingers tracing glass Hot flesh on glass panes are Numb Heartbeats captured by Small ears compressed Pregnant and trembling with aquatic tension Poised at the precipice till Lashes of moistened wind- Push! Contorting Push! Straining Raindrops embrace and Unbind to race out of sight Trailing… Twisted filaments plummeting There!--A small intake of breath then