Nature's Blip

Winds blew through the autumn leaves Although the sun was shining A chill was in the evening air As daytime was declining. Then clouds concealed the moon and stars. Night-time was upon us. Streets were bare, a storm was nigh. The outcome was disastrous! Trees uprooted, roof-tops down Families torn asunder! Terror filled each frightened heart With every clap of thunder. But dawning soon forgave the storm As just a passing ship, And crying leaves, they smiled once more Disregarding nature's blip.