After a storm… it is calm
Earthquakes end in quivers
Great waves break into wavelets
Even thunder muffles
From chaos to quiet nature repairs

After the storm it is…calm
We rock babies on our backs
Rather than haul cotton in large sacks
Wallow on the beach when we please
Our fury appeased

After the storm it is…calm
We ride carriages without fear
Set prisoners free everywhere
Restore ghost limbs concealed
Reparations settled