I don't primarily think of my poetry as a means of teaching lessons or preaching morals. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with using a poem in this way. I just don't view my poetry like that--not usually. Occasionally, however, a lesson will come along that seems ideally suited to be communicated through a poem.
Such was the case here. A few weeks ago, I was relieved one afternoon to find that a storm would pass just to the north of us. As I listened to the thunderclaps in the distance, I realized that a life lesson was in play. It is one that applies to weather events and many, many other situations in life.
I hope you'll keep this short verse in mind the next time you hear of a tragedy on the news.
