During my recent holiday we had a really violent thunderstorm, which prompted this poem.
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I lazily doze in the afternoon sun
With a contented smile on my face.
Not a care in the world to crease my brow
And a beautiful day to embrace.
Imagining all is well with the world
When viewed from a tropical beach,
And problems we hear about on the news
Seem so very far from reach.
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Then suddenly without any warning
Thunder rumbles through the air.
The first great drops of rain descend
To eject me from my chair.
All about me groans of dismay are heard
As umbrellas are grabbed from their stands.
And urgent shelter is desperately sought
As crowds rush up from the sands.
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Lightning flashes across the sky
And the rain comes down with such force.
There’s nothing to do but stand and wait
As the storm pursues its course.
Hailstones the size of golf balls
Pelt the roofing above our heads.
Babies frightened cries ring out
As the storm around us spreads.
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Then all of a sudden the sun reappears
And the sky turns a bright shade of blue.
The crowds disperse and return to the beach
As the clouds disappear from view.
Once again all is well with the world
And we can bathe in the sun’s golden rays,
Making the most of our time by the sea
And these beautiful long summer days.
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Christine Ramsay 26.7.11
yeah I like the way you gave it authenticity.. great share 
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