A Summer Storm

A sudden downpour. Loud booms of thunder began to roll And shake the earth. The winds gusted, blowing rain Against the window panes. Lightning hissed and struck, Brightening the pitch-dark skies. Huge tree limbs fell with a loud, sweeping Sound, as they brushed against the house. Oh God help me! Frantically, I called out. Then, there was an unexpected calm. A little bird began sweetly serenading As other fowls joined him. I fell asleep. It was early morning of the next day That I awoke with morning light Piercing the windows.