In the calm eye of the tornado, we are surrounded by the storm's fury on all sides.

I find such a depth of feeling hidden within these images, PA ... and a very telling closing, which says so much. Powerful and evocative writing :)
Anyone can write of beauty -- of life, friendship, love everlasting -- but it is those rare, brave souls who dare to live their words that are the true poets of the universe. That is where true beauty lies. ~JaML