Stormbringer

Storm Goretti was a terrifying event, lashing the Island with gusts of wind up to 95 mph or even greater. Buildings shook as they were battered by the elements. People posting on Facebook about how frightened they were, still haunted by memories of Storm Ciaran. This poem - a Villanelle - attempt to capture the atmosphere of the night.

Stormbringer

The storm comes, and with it rain
And night falls, end of birdsong
Now is the time of fear and pain

Terror in the dark is such a strain
I tell myself I must stay strong
The storm comes, and with it rain

The storm awakes, and gusts gain
Dark forces come, gather, throng
Now is the time of fear and pain

The angry storm god and his reign
Awake from sleep, he comes along
The storm comes, and with it rain

Pray that winds may swiftly wane
Pray the agony will not prolong
Now is the time of fear and pain

The trees have fallen in the lane
The hours pass, it seems so long
The storm comes, and with it rain
Now is the time of fear and pain