State of Emergency

After the wind stops blowing

We will pull down the shades

The thunder rumbles past our yellow, one story apartment.

Standing close to the foamy shores

I can hear the newscaster murmur its warnings of another flash flood watch.

I adjust my headphones, picking up a Vogue to pass the time.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Rose  Avatar
November 23, 2018 at 9:09 PM
its good not to show fear in face of adversity. I love your poetry, its honest and forthright.
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September 30, 2018 at 3:49 PM
Deep words...
Lamoureux Avatar
June 3, 2018 at 9:31 AM
I like the feel of this piece. Welcome to the soup, I think you will fit in nicely.
Beckman  Avatar
June 4, 2018 at 3:43 PM
Thanks, Richard!
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