Irma

Irma is now a Category 4 hurricane and is headed for Florida. A bit of levity is definitely needed. Not sure how long we will have electricity and cell towers.

She’s hips and bust audacious

Red feeder bands make her blush so bold

Taking bits of pieces of the Caribbean with her

And she thinks she’s headed for our threshold!

 

She claims her dirty side is not to be messed with

They say she’s a daredevil out to conquer our whole state

But she doesn’t know who she’s dealing with

So listen, Irma, let’s get a few things straight!

 

We’ve dealt with Andrew and Wilma

David, Charlie, and Frederick too

You’d make a sharp turn to the east right now

If you knew what was good for you!

 

We’ve got water and batteries ready

Our lanterns will light up the streets

We’ve got wine, bread, and canned goods

And all sorts of delicious treats!

 

So do a girl a favor - just listen

It would be best if we never skirmish

If you go now and play out in the Atlantic

You’d fulfill my fondest wish!

 

 

Author's Note

UPDATE....Thursday, September 14th....just got internet access back. I will catch up with reviews and other's poetry tomorrow. Thank you all for your good thoughts. We were fortunate.

Reviews

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed a frightening situation. I hear Neckar is devastated too. Poor Sir Richard, homeless! My heart goes our to all in the Caribbean, Florida, Mexico, Pakistan and India. It makes me feel ashamed to complain about British weather; but I do lol!
Well penned portrayal of a terrifying situation Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, so many have been effected by Harvey and now there are fires out west and Katia in Mexico...but Irma is the largest hurricane in recorded history. We are ready, but apprehensive for sure. Thanks for the good thoughts, John. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydia... the Villian should not be so audacious. She should be weary. I pray we will try our tears and and live out our years with gratitude that the good guys usually win... in our world of poetry and love. Love, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

As of the 5 AM advisory, we are no longer in Hurricane Irma's cone. The west coast of Florida will bear the brunt of her fury. We will still have tropical force winds and a lot of rain. Everything should start late tonight and go through tomorrow. We are ready. Thank you for your concern....and the lovely review. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lydi... Bless you and yours and be safe and sound. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Thanks for the poetry and being in touch... Amen with love... Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

((((Pat)))))

[jacob erin-cilberto]

you guys are as prepared as possible, but these storms know such fury...my folks once lived in Port Arthur for 7 years...and they also lived in Trinidad...
all of this makes me worry so much for friends and loved ones....
our prayers are with you---

j.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Jacob. The neighborhood looks spooky...all buttoned up. The forecast cone keeps wiggling....but we are still very much in it. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

I pray she stayed away. Many people in the way of the hurricane. I have many members of family in Florida. Be safe dear friend.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, John. This is a bad one. Hopefully we will all be okay. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome. I will put you and Florida in my prayers.