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The Storms Are Brewing

The wind is brewing very close by Make sure things are tied down, so they don’t fly. Iselle is on her way Just don’t know what she’ll say. We know rain is in the plan And she’ll probably dump all she can. Then a couple days later, oh, oh Another visitor named Julio. Julio is being a pain All he thinks about is his gain. Our state is being put to the test We all know there will be no rest. We will survive, that we know We are very strong and go with the flow. This isn’t the first time, we can handle Have your flashlight, maybe a candle. Help your neighbors if you can Maybe give them some cans of Spam. Remember to stay safe Have your plans all in place. See you when the storms are done. Maybe at the beach, for some sun. By….barbara poor

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014




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Date: 8/10/2014 12:25:00 PM
Hope you are safe...I like the little levity with the Spam in this serious write about the wrath of an impending storm
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Tim Smith
Date: 8/10/2014 3:42:00 PM
Wow...congratulations....hugs Tim
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Barbara Poor
Date: 8/10/2014 1:33:00 PM
We are all safe, thank you.They actually published my poem in the local newspaper :-)

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