July 2008 QUOTE OF THE MONTH: "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir, Submitted by Dana Dizon, Richmond High School

Rain's Call
 
By Emily Bray
Alhambra High
Martinez, CA

Raindrops fall like beads from a broken necklace
Soaking me with diamonds, and drenching me with pearls
Plip
     Plop
         Drip
             Drop
They ripple on the puddles glassy surface
.J watch the waves go in and out on this small, small sea
                 Ping
             Pang
         Ting
     Tang
The metallic noise as the water hits my roof is
Loud and challenging it roars to show its strength
What does snow sound like I wonder
Does it have the same courage as rain
Would it call to me at midnight
PING
     PANG
         TTNG
             TANG
                 Come out and play