ER EVAC
as the terminator said, "I'll be back"
This is a short poem to say
That I must hurriedly be going away.
We've gotten the order to lock up and leave.
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The wind and rain will be bad enough.
The rising water, though will be too tough.
We have no idea how high it will be.
(the prediction is about 10 feet of surge)
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So in a few hours, I'll bid a farewell
As the tide in the harbor begins to swell.
We'll go inland where the towns are landlocked.
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In the meantime, we'll hunker down.
We'll prepare for the storm, and try not to frown.
God help us all while the wind and rain attack
BUT AS THE TERMINATOR SAID
I'LL BE BACK!
About the Creator
Margaret Brennan
I am a 78-year old grandmother who loves to write, fish, and grab my camera to capture the beautiful scenery I see around me.
My husband and I found our paradise in Punta Gorda Florida where the weather always keeps us guessing.
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Comments (6)
Well written, but not so great to live through. Trust it all got sorted eventually. So glad you stayed safe.
Sounds like a terrible storm came your way. Loved the ending.
I hope you didn't come back to a mess, Margaret.
well done
Such power and emotion in this! Stay safe!
Good luck and stay safe. Think about 'familiar' things.