I Heard the Thunder Roll

Austin Jones ‘22

The storm was near I shed a tear Stole back my passing soul A flash of light A wondrous sight I heard the thunder roll

A cloak of black The thief was back I tried to take control A rod of white Lit up the night I heard the thunder roll

A hurricane Had come and slain Its eyes as black as coal The life around Came crashing down I heard the thunder roll

But through the noise Of what destroys I saw the earth grow whole There was a pact Despite the fact I heard the thunder roll

I spent my years With all these fears The storm would play its role I did concede Could no more plead I heard the thunder roll Two sides of one No need to run Or hide down in a hole Without the dark There is no spark I heard the thunder roll

I used the rest As I was blessed To give back what I stole No longer down I wore a crown I heard the thunder roll

I closed my eyes Spoke my goodbyes Stood up to pay my toll Long past my time It was a crime I heard the thunder roll

I turned my head With no more dread My heart finally full And one last sound Then I was found I heard the thunder roll.