After the storm July 2017

After the storm has passed
Peace; silence reigned at last
The winds of yester-evening 
That turned into those icy blasts
Had gone their way; hooray I say
I didn't sleep a wink last night 
Watched time go ticking slowly by
Knew that storm clouds covered the sky
Listened through that long, stormy night 
Rocked by the waves; hidden from sight 
Senses wide awake to every little sound
Though I feared not; ears strained
Listening to the ropes creaking; groaning 
From 3 am until early dawn...
Lay; drowsing; yet awake
At 5 am we dared to
Open up our doors; quietly paused
Myriad stars covered the still night sky
Milky Way, dusted above us
Orion's belt; Hyades; Pleiades too
To the east arose...

I'm telling you...
Amazing stormy end to 2017 July