I suddenly realized
The pain in my arm
Mother Bear must have clawed
Me when I went up that tree
To save my life
But I forgive
Mother Bear!

**
Lightening struck the ground
And thunder crashed
In the darkness I was alone
Raindrops pelted upon
My soaking wet brown hair
I found what looked like
A deserted tent
And crawled inside
To my surprise
It wasn't deserted
A boy of about sixteen
Was sitting in there
My blue eyes widened
And as I started to go
He grabbed my arm and said:
"Please stay and keep me company...
For I'm all alone!"
I finally gave in
Because I wasn't
Scared anymore
With him by my side!

*~Marian~