Kansas Wind

The wind is readying himself for meadow and forest war My trees are touching their roots Robin nest is on the ground Squirrels are scrambling Wrens, sparrows and cardinals issue warning tweets and whistles Urging us to take shelter before wind explodes with rage Humans go to basements during tornadoes Do birds fly off? Hide under moss or violets? Frantic sounding tweets and whistles now Tree branches are shaking the leaves faster than paper fans at church A fast breeze parts my hair and wipes my cheek The wind’s voice is persistent and clear If you do not realize a tornado is heading to Kansas You have never been inside a tornado