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by Lillian Heimisdottir

Lightning shatters the darkness
like gunfire from on high
and roaring thunder disturbs
the stillness of the night.

Frightened birds are shrieking
while humming fills the air.
Then all is suddenly quiet
and silence is everywhere.

Silence – And moments later
the rain comes gushing down;
falling with rage and fury
like fire on the ground.

by Lillian Heimisdottir

It is late and night is falling,
sombre darkness settles down
on the world and mantles nature
in a dusky velvet gown. 

Now it’s time for us to seek a
sheltered refuge for the night
and to rest our tired bones
until the dawning of the light.

Even though our steps are heavy
and we’re weary from the way,
we will go on with our journey
at the breaking of the day.

by Lillian Heimisdottir

Cold and bitter wind is blowing
and the streets are soaked with rain.
Chilling autumn has decided
to torment us with disdain.

Even though it’s only six o’clock
it is already dark.
Not a single star illuminates
the night sky with its spark.

Now the fog comes creeping in
and shrouds the world in deepest gloom.
And it carries with it
a foreboding of impending doom.

Hopefully the weary vagrants
that are still out there and roam
the deserted streets of this
forsaken town will find a home.