Storm in the City

Thunder over Battersea

Despite the evening sunshine.

Here we go again.

Cat still snoozing, doesn’t know

What’s going to come down hard.

Drag the cushions from the chairs.

Leave the glass door open

To hear the first drops as they smash

On to the dusty yard.

Storm in the city.

City in the storm

Safe but still in danger

Chilly but still warm

Light is green and grey and blue

Cloud is closing in.

Here we go again.

Cat gone behind the couch

Nervous. Standing guard.

Drag the blanket from the bed.

Hold your eyes wide open.

See the lightning as it walks.

Smell the ozone charred.

Thunder in the city.

Lightning in the sky

Safe but still in danger

           Living but may die