Christmas lights flashing inside,
Lightning flashing outside.
The indoor show— whimsical, rhythmical,
The outdoor show— explosive, unpredictable.
Both—
bursts of energy that break the darkness of the room and the sky.
Maybe there’s a life analogy in here
about how the indoor light show makes us feel sentimental, peaceful and warm
while the outdoor light show
with its primal and violent flashes
makes us feel a tinge vulnerable
and also
more alive?
Or maybe the analogy is
life flashes right before our eyes?
Probably it’s better
that there’s no analogy at all.
No analysis.
No comparison.
Just observe and enjoy both shows
for what they are.
However temporary.
And rest well knowing
that although all of the flashing lights will eventually cease
You took the time to take them in.