lightning

don't stand
by the window
your grandmother
warned,
lighting will
come in
and get you.
i can still
see her
on the couch
knitting
in the dark
with the power
out, as
we laughed
and then ran
out into the rain,
defying
lightning,
barefoot on
the hot wet
grass, dancing.
go ahead she
said, don't
say i didn't
warn you. i'll
pray for you
in here.