Hurricane Charley

The storm was approaching, we thought... should we scramble? To stay may be risky, should we take the gamble? We had our provisions, and we thought "We're prepared". We bought batteries, and candles, and in no way impaired. The windows we shuttered, and we battened the hatches, Stocked up on propane, canned goods, and more matches. The skies rained down, oh the strong winds we heard, Debris flying everywhere, the sight was absurd. The weather channel, we watched with impending doom, As the storm changed it's path, we now needed a safe room. The eye passed over, and all was eerily silent, Then the wind switched directions, becoming even more violent. The roof held tight, but the shingles they flew, We stayed huddled together, what else could we do? The large palm trees blew over, and the windows they rattled. When it was finally over, what a storm we had battled. We walked outside, feeling like survivors of war, But we had no idea, what was really in store. There were houses destroyed, and dreams that were shattered, Our car was still there, but it looked pretty battered. The friends and neighbors they came, and we all worked together, We would build all again, and hope it lasts forever. -Mary Waldeck