Storm

Storm


In New York City
The  Silver Star
Derails
At the height of the storm 
Winds strike 
Snow flakes coat the tracks
Stick and crystallize  
Sparks ignite
Down trees
Hover over power lines 

Thick, gray, foggy smoke
 Atop a ball of flames
The sky—masked
Windows nearly burst and collapse 
Train off the tracks 
Hope fails 
Passengers weep and their hearts beat speedily
Shook by numerous injuries

At once the train stops
Hours past
Trains dispatched 
Rushed to emergency rooms 

Miami trip delayed
Warm sand
Beach umbrellas 
And palm tress
Await 



Marckincia Jean
Narrative
09/01/19
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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