Caution's Warning

While mowing my fields, brief thought came to light;
I grasped that the wind was quitting the fight.
Noting the clouds gave attention with fear...
to move indoors was absolutely clear.

The still before the storm, just enough time
for safety,  an epiphany sublime.
When the warning turns to watch, best take care;
radar maps are a forecaster's nightmare.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
June 24, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Great example of epiphany. Very well done
Poteet Avatar
June 26, 2026 at 6:48 AM
thanks, Andrea - I've been there fortunately, it has saved many a situation from turning sad, sour or simply stupid. Appreciate your time.
Crandall Avatar
June 23, 2026 at 7:51 PM
The calm before the storm! It kind of reminds me of how when things are going great, I start worrying about what's going to happen next. But weather is weather, and life is life, and I guess I shouldn't worry - anyway, nice poem!
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June 26, 2026 at 6:47 AM
Thank you, David the cliche can be applied to multiple events which I have experienced...the weather of communication and other connections with people in particular. I have learned to keep my mouth shut; but my pen refuses to cooperate at times, especially in a unfamiliar setting.
Daniel Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Great poem, Reason:)
Poteet Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 4:56 PM
I thank you, Joanna for taking the time to read and comment. It means a lot.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 21, 2026 at 6:34 PM
There heads need to be in the game!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 9:42 PM
I was just reading about those storms! Yikes!
Poteet Avatar
June 22, 2026 at 4:55 PM
I agree, heads which include the eyes and ears. Written during last night's tornado watches and warnings along the Ohio River across S. Indiana and NW Kentucky. It was scary for about four hours of wondering. Our area, thank God, was spared.
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