hurricane season

(I live in the north east, but I just felt like I wanted to write this poem about the hurricane season)





The sharp rain stings my skin

As the grey clouds cast a shadow overhead



The mud is smushy under my feet

As I try to look for shelter from the storm



The sun hides far away beyond the mountains

Scared of coming forward and showing the disaster



Water rises to my knees, I get scared and scream

Plastic toys and lawn chairs begin to float away



Leave now or face “certain death”

Notices ignored, I should have listened



I decided to stay, to be close to home

What was the use now, when everything is gone

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