On Guard

Terrific tornadoes predicted
On guard
Trees tremble, leaves shake
Be safe
Phoebe fanfare inflamed
In tweets
Errands to run
Save them
Stillest darkness, imperceptible danger
Don’t be fooled
The weather map in ugly shades of red
Holding my breath
Shelter contains walls, floor, roof
Please stay
And windows and doors
Stay closed
Terrific tornadoes predicted
On guard
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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April 8, 2024 at 6:14 PM
I have been through a tornado- Gosh, it's so loud, lucky it wasn't large on the rector scale...
Eslinger Avatar
April 4, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Hi Kim, i know this one. Here in Lexington the Spring storms get like this pften. We’ve had to take cover in downstairs, interior bathroom. You grew such tension here by the way you’ve set the lines & repeatedthe short info & commands. Super pen. Hugs
Rodrigues Avatar
April 4, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Thank you, Sally!
Brotherton Avatar
April 2, 2024 at 6:17 PM
We had a couple touch down but thankful for no fatalities.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 3, 2024 at 5:05 AM
We were under a “likely” tornado watch, yet we slept with no problems, thankfully. Glad you are safe. Blessings!
Beaufort Avatar
April 2, 2024 at 4:12 PM
There's a lot of news this time of year about severe storms. It is something to worry about for sure. Hope you are safe where you are.
Rodrigues Avatar
April 3, 2024 at 5:08 AM
Thankfully no problems! Thank you, Duke!
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