In the Shadows

by Cheryl Johnston

Sitting, hunched
In the corner
Hidden in the shadows

Thousands of raindrops
Hit the wooden roof
Puddles collect on the floor

For a moment
The shadows disappear
Then thunder roars

This unrelenting storm
This feeling of loneliness
This dark and dreary room

Will you
My sun
Ever come out again?

Relieve me of this pain
Make me happy
Once again