Clouds in the sky,

Wind’s howling around me

I’m watching a storm unfold

My heart’s pounding,

as I’m standing outside

Should I run?

Maybe hide?

I stay there

In the middle of the storm

I’m like glass, shattering at every hit.

I have to make a choice.

I turn around and there’s a bright light–

giving me warmth.

Hugging me, it whispers

“You’re okay”

I give in

I am healing,

Putting the shattered pieces back together.

Now

I am whole

But yet somehow I know...

the storm’s still there ...

still around me.

Maria Terrones

Age 13, Grade 8

Trexler Middle School

Allentown School District