Elemental

The elemental forces of nature
in their various manifestations
from fearfully dread to
divinely inspired present for us
daily monumental challenges and
equally impressive joys. Several
miles distance and less can separate
a wickedly deadly windstorm whose
vortex sweeps clean in its
destructive force, and a gentle breeze,
lifting the wings of butterflies.
It becomes chance and fortune
much more than circumstance
that happens to blow an ill wind
or a teasing one. Just as well we
live our lives unaware that
we take our diurnal chances.