Here and Gone

Water ran past the cold metal bench,

everything in its path was swallowed and drenched.

All the students gathered at the door,

teachers hurried to stop them for sure.

The lady on the loudspeaker announced the evacuation, 

the room filled with cries of devastation.

The water gushed and rushed on by,

Some young kids began to cry.

And finally a small reprieve, 

as the storm clouds began to leave.

The teachers began to emerge from the room,

armed with buckets and brooms.