After Last Night's Rain by Michael Colonnese

patches of blue so bright they're almost manic

After Last Night’s Rain

by Michael Colonnese

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The sky doesn't know 
what to do. Black clouds

between patches of blue so bright
they're almost manic.

Warm sun, then a downpour again
as something dark passes over. 

Atmospheric clarity
with a hint of woodsy rot.

Today, not even a professional
meteorologist can tell me 
 
who I am or might be
by tomorrow.

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