Before the Storm

A morning poem

As I write this, we have had plenty of rough weather around the Chicago area. Hours before the storms hit, it was a humid, albeit tranquil morning, and this poem came to mind.

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David W. Berner is the author of several books of award-winning fiction and memoir. His latest poetry collection, Garden Tools is available from Finishing Line Press. He is the Poet Laureate of the Village of Clarendon Hills, Illinois and his novella, American Moon will be published by Regal House Publishing on September 15, 2026 and is currently available for pre-order.

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