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Though in the City

The water in the river Rose as high as it could go, For just another inch of rain Would cause an overflow. Aside from that, there wasn’t much To show there was a storm, Except for puddles I’d expect And weather way too warm. In other places, trees were down And power had been cut. With flooded roads and markets closed, Some folks were in a rut. Though in the city, all was calm, The rain a fickle threat. Another storm’s predicted; We may have some worries yet.

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Date: 1/13/2024 5:21:00 PM
we are lucky we've not suffered the flooding they have had in the Uk but it has happened in the past and someone was canoeing in the street at the other end of the island, just stay safe and keep writing your amazing poems! hugs jan xx
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Date: 1/11/2024 8:21:00 AM
I enjoyed this poem. I felt the distress of a person dealing with this happening. A poignant write.
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Date: 1/10/2024 7:24:00 PM
True enough! We here in Westerly got a real drenching of rain and wind last night, but no flooding in roads, though I don't know about cellars? / Maurice
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