Lover’s Quarrel
The calm before
the storm is eerily quiet.
I have heard the saying before
but this time was different–
drawn out, drastic, a stalemate
in the unholy hour.
But it was lightning speed
then thunder then
lightning
then
nothing.
a hitch in the wind’s breath,
and then
rain.
And after all is said and done and
the trees have settled their leaves,
we change our clothes,
and go to sleep,
as if it had never happened
Claire Bressette is a junior psychology major at SUNY Geneseo. When she isn’t in class, you might find her spending time with friends, playing guitar, and writing poetry. Claire is a songwriter and musician, with works published on Apple Music and Spotify. Common themes of her lyrics are mental health, growing pains, and complications in relationships. After college, Claire will attend graduate school to become a social worker, and continue to work on her music.