Never-Ending Rain

The heavy pitter-patter of the rain,
It’s all she tries to hear.
Unfortunately, she doesn’t succeed,
Because of the loud screams accompanied by crashing thunder.

She covers her ears and cries,
Hugging her legs, she shakes with fear.
The crashing thunder scares her,
But the breaking of glasses below even more.

Every night she hides under her blankets,
Her tears not running dry.
Everyday her friends tell her how lucky she is,
To have a family that’s picture perfect.

She pretends to be okay,
Even though she’s still a child inside.
But every night the screams become more frequent,
And the loud thunder comes crashing down.

She prays everyday,
But she knows it too well.
Her life will never change,
It’s always been the same.

That’s why she always felt,
That even in sunshine,
She has never-ending rain.

~ Andrea Yong ~