Tag: storm

  • Thunder Rumbling

    “The next time the thunder rumbles, we’ll have to hide.  Six rumbles in a row means only bad news is coming.”  Larry pulled the blanket farther over his head and closed his eyes.  I could feel his body start to shake the longer we stayed crouched in the corner.  I wanted to disregard everything he…

  • Haiku

  • The Raging Storm

    The storm was coming and I knew there was no way to avoid it.  I knew I should have left, but I couldn’t convince myself to leave my house.  If it was destroyed, I would accompany it.  All my worldly memories and possessions were tied up in this three bedroom house and I knew I…

  • Flicker

    The lights started to flicker the moment I walked in.  I went immediately to the fireplace and started to get everything sorted for the storm I knew was rolling in.  I knew I was lucky to get home before the worst had blown in and I prayed Ian would not get home soon.  Or at…