By Avalon Kelly
I sit on my bed and take a sip of red tea
Outside, the wind howls and shakes the trees
Tip tap, tip tap
Says the rain, as it falls onto the roof from the oak’s leaves
I drink my tea and read my book
Covered in blankets in my safe nook
Pit pat, pit pat
Says the rain, as from the window, I watch the gray outlook
Inside is safety, warmth, stillness, peace
While outside the storm rages, as far as the eye can see
Tip tap, tip tap
Says the rain, as it pelts the house protecting me