Shelter
Massachusetts isn’t close
To Em and Henry’s farm
But still, a twister landed there
And did some major harm.
My bro-in-law got an alert
That shelter he should seek.
They hurried to the basement
But their dog began to freak.
Now Waldo is a greyhound
And has never mastered stairs.
The warning was unusual
And caught them unawares.
So bro and sis-in-law and pup
(Another family pet)
Just waited without Waldo
‘Til the ending of the threat.
The twister didn’t hit them;
They were fortunate this time,
But I think they have a reason
To teach Waldo how to climb!
Copyright © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2014
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