storm

i fled the oncoming storm on my bike

you don't want to be caught in a summer storm in mississippi

especially on a bike

the lightning was gaining on me

i counted when I saw a strike

'one mississippi..two mississippi..

BOOM!

the wind was really blowing now

when i left the house there was no sign of it

'one mississippi..' BOOM!

i felt the wind change from a furnace to slightly cool on the back of my neck

i could see the gravel road i turn on to go home, about a half a mile to go

very large raindrops began hitting my helmet with a thud

'one.....' BOOM!

I had 300 yards to go and the darkness had overtaken me, so had a little bit of fear

lightning struck very close, i could smell sulfur in the air

by the time i reached the carport i was exhausted and fully alive!

we are always being pursued

 

wkm