Stormy Weather

Stormy Weather is about a twelve year boy’s infatuation with Lena Horne. The poem makes reference to two of her films, Stormy Weather and Cabin in the Sky. Although Lena Horne was undoubtedly beautiful, I do not share the same sentiments at the poet but I can definitely see where he’s coming from reflecting on his younger years and their first encounter through television. The poem shows a love and appreciation that the poet has endured for Ms. Horne throughout his life; it’s actually quite cute. I, for one, can think of childhood crushes in my short life time that have indeed remained constant.