The swishing of the blades,
trying in vain to wipe away all trace of you.
The thundering roar on the roof
sounding out your angry moments.
In times of simpler reflection you drip down the glass
reminding us you are there
without feeling the need for pomposity.
Whatever your mood
your power is always on display,
you cannot be denied, or ignored.
Loved and cherished, hated and despised,
you bring life
and you take it away.
At times you wash away our tears
at others you wipe the laughter from our lips.
You are as essential a part of our lives
as the very air we breathe,
the foundation of life itself.
Your benevolence often on show
as you cleanse all in your path
and make life's colours sparkle in your wake.