Storm

lightning flashes

thunder roars.

the wind sounds like a train screaming down the tracks.

sheets of rain come slanting in

angry

beautiful

cleansing.

come inside! mom yells.

all I want is to dance

free

open

happy

in the rain.

I stand with my nose pressed against the window.

watching

wishing

wondering.

as soon as the lighting stops I run outside

laughing

loving

finally living.