After the Storm

I’m sitting in a patch of sun
And kind of taking stock,
Feeling lucky after hearing
Of so many still in shock.

Homes destroyed by a tornado,
People stranded on the road,
Cancellations of events
As rivers filled and overflowed.

All my kith and kin are safe, with just
Some minor floods to clean,
Nothing like the damage suffered
In the videos I’ve seen.

As for me, I’m disappointed;
Grandkids should be on their way
With their parents for a visit,
But it won’t take place today.

Still, tomorrow they’ll be coming;
Got my toes and fingers crossed
And right now it’s cool and sunny
So the day will not be lost.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Leffanta Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 11:42 AM
Cartoon in the newspaper this morning asks, "Where should we go?" with the West in flames and the East under water . . .. .Home Sweet Home! Aloha! Rico
Krutsinger Avatar
September 3, 2021 at 11:16 AM
This is why we are both blessed. "All my kith and kin are safe, with just Some minor floods to clean, Nothing like the damage suffered In the videos I’ve seen."
Allison Avatar
September 2, 2021 at 2:57 PM
as long as everyone is safe that's the main thing, glad you are able to meet up tomorrow. hugs jan xx
Cunningham Avatar
September 2, 2021 at 12:04 PM
Glad it's over for you Ilene, I heard some folk lost their lives. Tom
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