Born in the U.K., Ann van Wijgerden has spent most of her life in the Netherlands and the Philippines. Ann works with an NGO providing education for children living in Manila’s slum areas. See: www.youngfocus.org
Courage when I need it
As the approach of rain
Hurls tight twists the air
Into sudden moist swellings
Of imminence
Courage comes
Unknown unwelcome friend
While lightening splits
Our worlds apart