The Tornado

destruction lies in its wake
matchbox houses whirled about
we huddle in our bathtub
and wait for the train
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Hu Avatar
June 28, 2012 at 5:16 AM
yeah,very scary.Clear in four lines
Merryman Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 8:19 PM
Scary situation. Wonderful tanka. I really like your last line. Great work. Love, Kim
Henderson Avatar
June 27, 2012 at 3:50 PM
An ominous picture you have penned. Peace and blessings.
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