Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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Prelude To a Storm

I woke under heavy grey skies of morning,
foreshadowing of a tropical storm warning
Gently, the rain was falling in a drizzling mist,
nurturing botannicals as though being kissed

Just a little wind but torrential rain I will get
It's hurricane season so everything gets wet
This one's not expected to be brazen like Katrina
No hurricane could have ever been much meaner

I've plenty of food and water in case I lose power
and if I do I've candles plenty to last hour after hour
Pen and paper to write poetry even in dimmest light
I'll hunker down, wait it out through tomorrow night

Two days on hold from this storm to be called Cindy
She'll bluster and I'll cuss her if she becomes too windy
And when the angry storm has finally passed me by
I'll wake to bright sunshine and a beautiful blue sky

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Lenna Walker June 20, 2017 at 7:17 PM This is a great flowing read Lin..... you depict the storm and waiting it out wonderfully :) Lin Lane June 20, 2017 at 7:26 PM Thanks, Lenna. The wind has gotten a bit gusty in the last hour, but storminess is beautiful as long as it presents no danger.. not yet anyway. ;-)

Tim Smith June 20, 2017 at 2:24 PM You are always welcome to escape up here...my ex-sister-in-law is Cindy..need I say more Lin Lane June 20, 2017 at 3:04 PM How kind of you. So far just lots of rain. I have an ex sister-in-law named Cindy, too. What a witch!!

Eve Roper June 20, 2017 at 12:12 PM Wonderful write, Lin, a few weeks ago my granddaughter and daughter in-law while playing baseball game a tornado decide to appear without warning. My little girl was terrified and in tears..... Lin Lane June 20, 2017 at 12:16 PM Oh goodness, Eve. Tornadoes are terrifying, much more so than tropical storms or hurricanes because they give no warning. I'm glad they're alright. Thanks for the compliment.

Chris Green June 20, 2017 at 11:25 AM I know it must be a scary situation, especially if you faced Katrina, but to me there is something so mystical about big storms. I liked your poem a lot Lin. Lin Lane June 20, 2017 at 11:35 AM This storm is not much to worry about and may fizzle out, but the weather is always so fickle. Katrina was a nightmare for months after getting home, which I couldn't do for 3 weeks after she hit. Thanks for liking this one, Chris.

Daniel Turner June 20, 2017 at 9:53 AM Just stay safe! Maybe catch up on some sleep:) Enjoyed the poem, Peaches. Lin Lane June 20, 2017 at 11:32 AM Merci, Danny. This won't be much of a storm, at least it's not predicted to be, so all will be well. Thanks for your thoughtfulness.

Charlie Smith June 20, 2017 at 9:21 AM Good one Lin, stay safe and keep dry... Lin Lane June 20, 2017 at 11:32 AM Thank you, Charlie. I'll be ok and thanks for your concern.

Heidi Sands June 20, 2017 at 9:04 AM Nice poem Lin. I enjoyed reading this. Stay safe. :) Lin Lane June 20, 2017 at 11:31 AM Thanks very much, Heidi.