One Hit Wonder
Lightning strikes bright light flashing in the sky
the briefest burst of electricity
which lights a fire to just a passerby
prone to his own insensitivity
it rocks his socks off and opens his eyes
wide as can be due to the sudden shock
for it comes on as a complete surprise
like getting hit in the head by a rock
but expecting the unexpected when
you might least suspect it is denial
of life's great possibilities often
it's enough to ruin most people's smile
because if you could see lightning coming
earth angels would not be as becoming
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