Frankenstorm

Silence before the dawn

As the sunset gleams its final smile

Before bidding a small farewell,

At least for a little while.

 

Velvet black clouds shift,

In a forced uncontrollable direction.

Ocean rises above the land's surface,

Forcing itself inland with no objection.

 

Winds ferociously growl,

As if a monster was lurking the skies.

Raging over this sleepless big city,

Bringing destruction wherever he flies.

 

Rain hammers against glass windows,

In any instant they may crack.

Lights begin to flicker and sizzle,

Wishing for the sunlight to come back.

 

Tree branches and leaves scatter,

Cars and traffic lights battered and bruised

Destruction lurks beyond every corner,

The East Coast and my city's been abused.

 

A new day and silence remains still,

The sun emerges from darkness once more.

Civilization slowly returns to normal,

Never forgeting Frankenstorm's horrific roar.

 

 

 

 

Author's Note

Being as I'm from the country, I've never been in a hurricane. As you may have heard Hurricane Sandy is barreling towards the East Coast, and I live in NYC. Some people are being cynical and saying nothing will really happen, but admittingly I'm a bit nervous as we were placed under a State of Emergency. This poem was based on my bit of fear for this storm and an image I had in my head.

Reviews

[Enid Blake]

You used all those weather elements to convey your fears well, it was a scary read! (I mean that in a good way lol) :)

[Relic's Bare Trees]

I'm a little nervous myself. This is going to be a rough one from what I'm hearing. We may not have electricity for a while so I've got the batteries and water. Let's hope it's not as bad as predicted.

Wishing you luck, and myself. Good poem. The end is reassuring.

[*~*Butterfly Kisses*~*]

Thanks for the review, stay safe.

-Anna Rose

[Relic's Bare Trees]

You're welcome, you too.

[Larry Dyson]

been thru quite a few hurricanes..now this one is way south of you...you may get some wind and rain...been directly in the eye several times and its just wet and noisy..have faith..and stay put if you are warned...usually goes bye in 12-24 hrs...Laury

[Dr. Wood ?]

Being British, Hurricanes are something we see on the world news,,,,Great depiction here though..you should be proud of this