As the storm rolls in

The earth falls quiet

Only the trees whisper in the wind.

The night has fallen but the sky’s alight

While the smell of rain hangs in the air.

The grass starts swaying

And the clouds tumble in

But not one drop has caressed the ground.

As the air grows thick

The trees fall silent

Then a splash echoes in the distance.

Water starts falling

And birds start their song

While a breeze moves swiftly through the air.

The dirt is now soaked

As the sky goes clear

All the stars in the sky are looking.

Now the moon comes out

The world is at peace

Still the scent of rain hangs in the air.

Andrea Schuck