On Guard

Terrific tornadoes predicted On guard Trees tremble, leaves shake Be safe Phoebe fanfare inflamed In tweets Errands to run Save them Stillest darkness, imperceptible danger Don’t be fooled The weather map in ugly shades of red Holding my breath Shelter contains walls, floor, roof Please stay And windows and doors Stay closed Terrific tornadoes predicted On guard

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Paige Hind

Date: 4/8/2024 6:14:00 PM

I have been through a tornado- Gosh, it's so loud, lucky it wasn't large on the rector scale...

Sally Eslinger

Date: 4/4/2024 4:25:00 PM

Hi Kim, i know this one. Here in Lexington the Spring storms get like this pften. We’ve had to take cover in downstairs, interior bathroom. You grew such tension here by the way you’ve set the lines & repeatedthe short info & commands. Super pen. Hugs

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/4/2024 4:43:00 PM

Thank you, Sally!

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 4/2/2024 6:17:00 PM

We had a couple touch down but thankful for no fatalities.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/3/2024 5:05:00 AM

We were under a “likely” tornado watch, yet we slept with no problems, thankfully. Glad you are safe. Blessings!

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 4/2/2024 4:23:00 PM

I felt a sense of urgency and panic with the tornado predictions...we had such feelings last night when a violent storm woke us. Tornado watches everywhere! I enjoyed the intensity of your words, hugs, Sara

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/3/2024 5:06:00 AM

Thank you, Sara! Thankfully we had no problems last night. God bless you!

Duke Beaufort

Date: 4/2/2024 4:12:00 PM

There's a lot of news this time of year about severe storms. It is something to worry about for sure. Hope you are safe where you are.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 4/3/2024 5:08:00 AM

Thankfully no problems! Thank you, Duke!