The Storm Before The Calm

He knew she was afraid of storms
And so he made sure
He brought one

Massive clouds whirled hail stones
Hurricanic winds assailed every action
Lightning scorched every word
As if this storm wasn't enough
From the distance she heard
The rumblings of another storm
When would it end?

What he hadn't expected
Was resistance
Years had taught her
To batten the hatches
To steel up against the storm
To ride the tide

She may not like storms
But she was no longer afraid of them
Still the rumbling from afar
Worried her
Again, another one?

The morning brought a revelation
Not a storm
Just overcast
And with sweet understanding
Sunshine
Warmth
Acceptance
And dare she believe
Understanding?

No, no fear of storms
She could fare them
And not only survive
But move forward.