Summer Storm
by Mandy Doerr
rain falls gently to earth
moistening the thirsty ground
cooling off scorching cement
washing the summer dust down
thunder bellows softly
signalling the lightning far away
while children with umbrellas
in puddles splash and play
the clouds move to the east
the sun sits high in the west
causing a wonderful display
as nature shows her best
Copyright © 1998, Amanda D. Doerr