Wait Awhile!

Because my lightnings are so striking,
You think that I can’t thunder too!
You’re wrong, for I’ve a special liking
For thunder, as I’ll prove to you.

This will be seen with awful clearness
When the right moment is at hand;
You’ll hear my voice in startling nearness,--
The word of thunder and command.

The raging storm will surely shiver
Full many an oak upon that day;
Each palace to its base shall quiver,
And many a steeple proud give way.