The Storm Before the Benefit


The rain slashing against the windows,
The rumble of thunder,
The crack of lightning,
Wash together to create a brilliant and magical storm.

We're all together in our classroom
Some playing games,
A few relaxing,
And a couple of people reading like me.

We open the windows to let in some air
Only to quickly realize our wet mistake.
The rain immediately started slamming into the windows
Spaying cold water onto our nice concert clothes.

Almost as soon as it had started, it was over. 
The rain stopped and the storm moved on. 
We hurried outside to our now wet seats at the edge of the tent,
And began to tune and settle down for the Spring Benefit Concert.

Willcox Elliott

VT

15 years old

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