After the Storm

Life returns to normal, People head to work; But below the surface, Some surprises surely lurk: Lots of detours on the roads, Rivers scaling banks; If your route is trouble-free, You owe a debt of thanks. Stranded passengers still wait, Fighting or resigned; Canceled plans have left so many Stuck in quite a bind. Power outages still rage, People making do; Human nature helps us cope So somehow, we’ll get through. Still, the sun is shining; Clean-up has begun. We’ll deal with the hassles And attack them, one by one. Let’s hope we clean up quickly – Well, as fast as time permits; ‘Cause we need a little breathing room Before the next storm hits.