Matthew

This may possibly be my last poem( for a while anyway) 
And is dedicated to all the poets who are about to meet
Matthew within the next few days ----say your prayers
be safe----and after Matthew leaves ----show Love---
be thank full and be kind to others, Thanks and God Bless




A shadow like none other
Slowly creeps along the ground
As storm clouds twist then turn and roll
With winds, that eery sound 

The cats all run, the bird all fly
There's no one to be found
That's just the way it is
When Matthew comes to town

The men all shrink, the women cry
Where babies tears abound 
And all is lost, if it's not tied
Battened or nailed down

There is no light, that comes with day
And hope's just not around
So, we'll just sit and pray away
When Matthew comes to town
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Teagan Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 9:35 PM
Am I going to have to host a contest called "bye bye Jerry" now? I hope to hear from you soon.
Teagan Avatar
October 11, 2016 at 9:47 AM
Why are you leaving? Were you in the path of Matthew ? I hope you are ok. Please stay in touch. God bless
Teagan Avatar
October 14, 2016 at 12:05 PM
I'm so glad you're ok, Jerry! Thank you for writing. I can't wait to read all the poems that were written ... I'm sorry the contest didn't fill up for you, but grateful to those who did write something, and to you for caring enough to have this contest. Please let me know of all the poems entered, so I can read them, and thank them. Hugs
Curtis Avatar
October 12, 2016 at 5:00 AM
Hi Becca, I thought the storm would at least knock out our power grid, but by God's grace the storm went around us, but continued north of us to do much destruction. This has recked my schedule, so we are working hard to catch up. Take care Becca, Keep writing----i will be finalizing the contest soon---there are some remarkably beautiful poems about you know who. Take Care and God Bless
Turner Avatar
October 7, 2016 at 8:15 PM
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Jerry. Looks like on the TV, maybe it wasn't as bad as predicted in Florida. Hoping you and yours are safe and well.
Curtis Avatar
October 12, 2016 at 5:01 AM
Thanks Dan---I tell everyone---"I'll take all the prayers I can get"
Smith Avatar
October 6, 2016 at 8:33 AM
Yes we need to sit and pray. Where are you off to?...you haven't told the story of McGee getting locked in the pub during the storm.
Curtis Avatar
October 12, 2016 at 5:03 AM
Thanks Timmy---I will work on that inspiration
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October 6, 2016 at 6:29 AM
Nice poem Stay safe. praying for all of you.
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