Hurricane

Batten down hatches
as hurricane season is
with us once again.

The alphabet will
roll out names like Katrina
fraught with memories

even for west coast
voyeurs in awe of weather
we never have felt.

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Nicole Sharon Brown

Date: 7/3/2009 9:09:00 PM

I really love the third stanza in that other places are more affected now than ever before. I was born raised and currently live in Louisiana so I can definitely relate to this one.

Date: 6/12/2009 11:58:00 AM

Creative series with a creative view. I really like the second stanza. Keep up the good writing. Have a nice weekend. Karen

Tyesha Ehigiator

Date: 6/8/2009 6:16:00 PM

Sue, you ain't lying about those names..it's like a generator each years spits em out one after another...I feel really bad about those who have been thru hurricanes....I find myself glued to the weather channel...We have never been faced with hurricanes here in California but we have faced endless fires and earthquakes...All of it is scary. Just means more praying because these seasons are changing and you don't know what to expect..Just get closer to God..Great presentation. God Bless, Tyesha

John Streeter

Date: 6/5/2009 10:39:00 AM

I enjoy reading this very-much so (I could learn a thing or two from-you)

Anna-Marie Docherty

Date: 6/4/2009 1:18:00 AM

My, am glad we don't have to battle nature so much over in UK, our gale force winds are enough to set worry here!! Strange how even a hurricane becomes a face with a name when it comes back down to the memories...love how you capture this with your write! Well done and fingers crossed for those who are preparing to face them once more! Love and prayers to you all, Anna-Marie.

Michael Torres

Date: 6/3/2009 3:21:00 PM

Sue this is so true. I hope those souls are prepared for that fury. GBU and thank you once again for that birthday surprise coming from you made it very special. Michael

Sharon Winter

Date: 6/3/2009 4:18:00 AM

Let's hope for the best. Scary strength of nature. Awesome haiku sequence. Love, Shar

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 6/2/2009 3:21:00 PM

Here they come! Something to be said for the west coast..yep..earthquakes..nice one. BG