In the silence before the storm br I can feel you. br I can sense the change br darkening your soul. br As each gentle dropp lands br you turn away br before thunder heralds words br held, so far, br upon your tongue. br Remind yourself one more time br that once given br cannot be retrieved, br and heady damage br never undone. br Close your eyes br within the steady hum br of a cleansing storm. br Breathe in decision, br exhale doubt, br then carefully speak.