The night was upon her
The oil in her lamp ran out
The blue flame flickers
It filled her heart with doubt
Mama told her to prepare
But she had no dime to spare
She'll be sleeping in darkness
On an empty stomach is my guess
She locked all the doors
And shuffle her feet on the floor
Moving towards the window
She saw how the cold wind blow
It seems there's gonna be a storm
She's grateful to be safe and warm
Hungry and trapped in the darkness
Still she counted herself blessed
She knelt at her bed in the dark
In the distance she heard a bark
She prayed, God keep them warm
Amidst the raging storm
Than she heard somebody knocked
For a moment she was shocked
Who can be at her door
And what are they looking for
She peeped through the window
And it was like her heart overflowed
Her brother brought her news
Sister all this food and oils for you
God blessed me with a good job
Sister please don't you sob
You always gave your last to me
So this time it's on me
©lenni-x
L