Seasonal Storms

If any storm grows too tumultuous, seek its eye to find a moment of reprieve and rest until you're ready to face whatever challenge head on.

Photo by NOAA on Unsplash

The pot of gold at the end 
of a rainbow is in the relief,
not the realization,
that the storm is over 
and also temporary. 
It's always been temporary. 
Yes, even the chaos
that usurps your peace 
for a season. I've drowned
in so many storms
that I'm more water 
than lungs but I've learned
how to breathe through the sludge 
run…