Justin Shin
Fluid Rhythm
I heard the rain today
felt nature’s radiating violence
the hollow ringing of metal roof panels
the incessant drumming sound
against bones
heard it
felt it
everything was drowning
in the rain
but we were breathing
taking all the oxygen atoms
in the world
during this brief rest
breaths of crisp warmth
where the rhythm of life hummed on
with the drops of the rain
and we were happily marooned
on each of our island homes
and white foam
Justin Shin is a sophomore studying at the International School of Manila in the Philippines. He enjoys using literature as a tool to explore the many eccentric and beautiful facets of the world. He writes news articles frequently for the school publication Bamboo Telegraph. He also loves music.
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