The Storm that Brought me Home

I looked outside and thought I would be okay;

The weather didn't even call for rain today.

I decided to grab my coat;

How was I to know I'd almost need a boat.

The sun was floating in the big blue sky;

Maybe with a cloud or two passing by.

There were some birds perched near a tree;

Yet still so much I didn't see.

Light grew dim;

Dark clouds blew in.

The wind was strong;

Now it wouldn't be long.

Drops began to fall;

Looks like the weatherman made another bad call.

Why did I even go out today?

Doing things I could have done another way.

A raindrop hit the tip of my nose;

Puddles are reaching above my toes.

Lightening strikes and thunders roars;

All these shops are locking their doors.

Who'd go out in all this gloom?

The sky just let out another boom.

I'd like to be back in my house;

I feel like the storm is the cat and I'm the mouse.

The wind just blew me off my feet;

Or it could be that the rain just became sleet.

Ouch, now hail begins to fall;

These pieces are far from small.

If I would have know I never would have left my porch;

I just saw someone light a torch.

Darkness fills the city;

Oh, this isn't pretty.

Lord, please get me out of here;

All I see are eyes of fear.

Take me home, out of this rain;

Please God help those in pain.

Just then I heard a friend asking if I needed a lift;

Yes, this was more than a gift.

God heard my prayer and answered my call;

Now I'm back home walking down the hall.

AMEN