Rain drops collide with mid afternoon heat
thunder’s timpani roll in loud rumbles
the conductor excitedly increases the tempo
light flashes as the cymbals strike
leaves clap their hands
trees bow in deference
the moon’s light brightens the sky
nature hushes waiting for a silvery banquet
fire flies approach the dance floor
spinning their partners in charged ecstasy
summer beads off my brow as I watch day’s end