Day 29 - The Shelter

The rain froze before hitting the ground, 
so it beat a steady rhythm on the canvas roof. 
The light glows on those sitting around
as they wonder if the ceiling would be waterproof.

They came in to get out of the storm,
when they saw the velvet cushions scattered on the floor.
What a win to have found somewhere warm
just as the heavens opened and it started to pour.

There was food on the side of the tent 
all laid out in metal hotplates and it felt still hot.
They assumed for some special event.
So they left it on the sideboard though there was a lot.

And they sat waiting out the rough hail
in the hope it would be over before someone came.
But in fact there's a twist to the tale,
for the tent had been erected in their very name.

Cos the day had been all pre-arranged
to surprise the walking party with a thank you feast.
But delay when the weather had changed
meant they couldn't get to meet them to explain at least.