The lightning strikes,

It’s very close.

I run and run,

So close to home.

The rain streamed down my clothes,

The dropplets pelting me as I ran,

The lightning struck again,

Even closer this time.

I got to the house amd twisted the handle,

It was locked,

The door was locked!

No, no, no!

I ran around to the back door,

It’s locked too.

I was trapped in the rain,

Water dripping down my clothes....

“I’m scared, momma.” The little girl clutched her mother, big eyes locked onto the dark sky above her.

“Why, little dove?” The mother whispered.

“The sky’s yelling at me.” As if on cue, lighting and thunder struck again, making the girl jump. The mother giggled. “It’s not screaming at you, love. It’s mourning with you. It’s trying to show you that it can cry too, so you’re not alone anymore.”...

Rain poured down upon me

The sun was no where to be found

Only clouds of grey were visible

Large puddles on the ground

Tears mixed with water of the sky

As the door handle rattles

And the lock staying firmly sealed

I had to fight my own battles

Pounding to see if anyone was there

I stood there crying out for someone anywhere

Thunder clapping and lightning striking the ground

I was ...

I smell like a rat;

My hair’s all wet and stringy,

My clothes stick damp to my skin,

Please, just… LET! ME! IN!

I feel like Antarctica;

The wind slaps at my face,

My feet? I can’t even begin,

Please, just… LET! ME! IN!

Tap tap, bang bang bang, boom;

My hands thump the oak violently,

The thunder rumbling amongst the drenched ruins,

Please, just… LET! ME! IN!

I swear I’m gonna die;

Pneumonia and ...

Outside it’s terrible and a I can’t breathe

Inside would be so cozy

But the storm rages around me

And I can’t help but dream

That the water on my face is a warm shower

That the crackle of thunder is the fire in the pit

That I am safe at home

And that’s where I want to be

Soon...

Wind whirled

As ran poured

Safety none could find

But a low narrow ditch

Of what little shelter it did bring

When thunder gave its loud deafening ring

Then a bright light flashed before my eyes with a crackling sound it lit the ground

All old and dry soon did die when the fire sparked

Safe not so sure but glad to not choose the birch tree for that tree died in the fire smoke did arise and ...

The sky went ablaze.

Then, soon after the sky screamed!

I don’t want to die....

In the rain we stand, hand in hand,

Our love like a down, wild and grand.

Each droplet that falls, a kiss from above,

As we dance together, our hearts full of love.

The raindrops caress our skin, soft and sweet,

As we surrender to passion, our bodies meet.

The rhythm of the storm matches our desire,

Igniting a flame that burns higher and higher.

With every touch, we're drenched but not wet,

For ...

I don’t like umbrellas

I’m more myself when it rains

Frizzy hair, damp clothes

We’re all equal in the rain’s eyes

On a rainy day

It’s ok to do less

Our masks wash away

Soaking our skin with cool reminders that

We’re human

I don’t like umbrellas

Because when it rains

Even if brief

I sigh with relief

I don’t need protection, I’m parched

Thirsty every day

For expectations to wash away...

Our excursion leads us to nowhere,

A mere limbo in our minds,

The once vibrant trees' hues fading,

But as the sizzling heat is calming,

We approach hands held modestly,

Into the world's dark lair.

The elements mixed carefully,

Into God's seasonal solution,

Maintaining disorder,

A creation of destruction,

A sweet taste of the Earth's bitterness.

Quickly it spreads,

Tears rolling through the still...