The tears of the tempest fall to earth
flooding her mass
devoid of care
they drown her soul
overwhelm her heart
and leave her gasping for air

She receives the deluge with good grace
though her defences have been weakened
she attempts to fortify
repair her soul
and wills the sun to rise again –
become a shining beacon

The tears of the tempest fall to earth
renewing her parched land
inimitable creation
rebirth
new life
rouse hope
and faith
in all that God has planned