Rain On Interstate Yesterday

It was a stressful drive Up north I-seventy-five The rain came pouring down Water, water all around Semi- trucks carrying loads Vie for places on road I was in middle lane Trying to remain sane Suddenly, a cloud burst In the gray, rainy mist The car in front – me at rear Seemed to disappear The burst yielded splashes Obliterated dash- To keep one’s facing nerve Thankfully, there’s no curve All traveling at least sixty Unable to drop to fifty “I’m in trouble” thought aloud Then, God quietened the cloud The falling rain continued I moved to outside lane And did drive home safely Thankful for my bravery- Such is life, we move along Dreaming, singing our song When a challenge comes our way Then,” Dear God guide me today” Now, I praise Him, my Protector, Still feeling as unnerved victor I pause to shudder and reflect About His goodness to protect. -Evelyn Pearl Anderson 09/23’2021