The storm is surging within
Pent up frustrations
The status quo will not work
Stress induced constraints
In total depression

The winds pick you up
In a meditative state
Carrying you through the universe
Bare feet dancing in the drizzle
Free floating spirit on mind trips

In everything that should be
Suddenly become right
Before your doubting fortitude
An ecstasy of self moral boosters
Sends the stress into positive thinking

A revelation that absolves you, of any guilt
In the revival of a relaxed persona
Strength of mind
To endure the force of adversity
Reinforcing the intelligence of your creativity

In the storms aftermath
You are cleansed of your mental baggage
Lightening your spirits pessimism
Carrying you unhindered
By combating your fears

As the storm within calms to soothing smiles
In whispering songs singing in your heart
To a beat of such optimism
In which everything blooms around you
In the spring showers “after effects”


D.Lester Young 10/5/2002
Tuscaloosa, AL
Copyright © D.Lester Young (White Eagle poetry)