STORM

A storm wind comes to stop my song.

It comes through the trees

with the strength of anger.

It sways me forward.

It sways me backward.

It turns me when I am walking.

Black clouds gather

to blanket the thunder.

Zig-zag lightning

cuts the clouds in two.

My sheep crowd near me.

With soft words I speak to them.

I tell them

not to be afraid

for I am here.