Lingering thunder roaring above my house; continuously.
Rain smashing hard against my window.
In a flash I'm awake, sitting up in my bed.
The only time I can't go back to sleep is when the dogs howl from a distance. Almost seeming as if they're on my front patio.
Arms clinging to one another, causing imprints of my finger tips.
I get up to take a look.
My gown waving from walking quickly in a hurry to the window.
I stick my head out, hear nothing; see nothing.
I bring my head back in and slam the window down with full force and lock it.
I stomp my feet on the cold wood floor walking back to my bed.
I fall back asleep after minutes of tossing and turning.
The thunders roar gets louder and even more frightening than before.
Lightning flashes are bright yet very powerful, making my mind play tricks.
The tree branches, looking like giants are scraping against my window, almost shattering the glass.
I'm shivering and twitching out of fear.
Pulling my blanket over my head and around me as I wake up again; scared and confused.
I can hear my heart beating against my chest with pressure.
Telling myself it's just a dream or possibly a hallucination.
I fall asleep again; finally.
I hear cars this time, losing control and crashing into ditches.
The strong whistling wind being one of the main causes of that.
The loud ear piercing sirens, getting closer and closer as I'm tossing and turning; frightened.
Ambulances rushing up slamming their foot on the breaks making the tires skid on the wet road.
Opening and closing car doors, pulling passengers away on the squeaky stretcher, wheels rolling fast on the slick ground.
The thunder and rain simmering down.
I get up in a flash again one more time, run to the bathroom and splash cold icy water on my sweaty pale face.
I stare myself down in the mirror, confused.
Flick the light switch off and walk back to bed, pull the covers over me, my head falls back and rests on the fluffy pillow for the last time.
Eyelids close slowly, my mind now fully relaxed entering a new dream.
