A Poem For You

The storm is us

Photo by Zoltan Tasi

Why must we gather the wood 
and store all the food?
Because the storm is coming
and we will need provisions.

Why must we say goodbye 
to all our friends and be confined
to one small room?
Because the storm is coming
and it’s safer to hide indoors. 

Why must we cover all the windows
and bolt down the door?
Because the storm is comi…