One Hit Wonder

Lightning strikes bright light flashing in the sky

the briefest burst of electricity 

which lights a fire to just a passerby 

prone to his own insensitivity

it rocks his socks off and opens his eyes

wide as can be due to the sudden shock

for it comes on as a complete surprise

like getting hit in the head by a rock

but expecting the unexpected when

you might least suspect it is denial

of life's great possibilities often

it's enough to ruin most people's smile 

because if you could see lightning coming

earth angels would not be as becoming