Meaning: When a storm rages, the strong winds cause the trees to bend and bow down, as if they are submitting to the power of the storm.
Choice of Words: Storm is a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning. Raged means to be very angry or violent. Trees are tall plants with woody stems and branches. Bowed means bending or lowering the body or head as a sign of respect or submission.