Howling Winds

Lying in my bed at night,
Protected by the walls
Feeling safe from the winds outside

I fall asleep peacefully
But alas I awake suddenly
The roof tiles are banging loudly

I felt safe but now am scared
Scared of the tiles falling off
Scared of the trees coming in the window

I try to sleep but the wind is too loud
My mind goes over board
And my imagination runs wild

I fall asleep dreaming
Dreaming of bad things happening
Due to the wild howling winds

Joanne Kennedy
December 2001