Storm many changes took place todaynot the least of which was beinghome alone during a tornadowarning. I was afraid. my familysplit like a tree trunk, spread outacross the city, minutes or hoursaway. I took the dogs to thebasement, long-lasting candlesa flashlight, a book, a laptopa journal, a pen. the powerstayed on. the storm bruisedover us.… Continue reading POEM A DAY – September 3
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POEM A DAY – April 15
Tornado Warning that thunder last night.that ceaseless lightening.3 am and the pup and I jolted, held each otherscared. I was scared.fears of my youth risinglike steam under my skin.that grating phone alarm: Warning! Take cover! and the opening scenefrom Twister blowsacross my mind, a fathersucked into the stomachof the spinning beast. I remember being hauledby frazzled teachers down marble… Continue reading POEM A DAY – April 15