As Frightening As Lightning! Poem by Denis Martindale

The first time I ever heard lightning was when asleep in bed
And the sound of it was frightening, so I stayed still instead…
Beneath the blankets, hiding there and utterly alone…
Then wide awake, compelled to stare, at sights before unknown…
The lightning streaked across the sky, then came loud thunder, too…
The lightning seemed as if to fly… that's what I'd like to do…
Then, all at once, no longer scared, as wonder thrilled my heart,
For what on Earth could be compared with Nature's super dart?

Rain splattered on the windowpane then trickled to the base
And blurred the sight I hoped to gain with raindrops to replace…
Somehow I sensed I'd seen enough and lost all fear that night,
For lightning's now something I love when flashing brilliant white…
It's supercharged like batteries… it's fast and fleeting, too…
Like wonders that will never cease… like someone shouting, BOO!
But when it's come and gone, my friend,God's peace pours out like gold…
The greatest blessing God can send… His mercies to behold…


Denis Martindale October 2019.