Waiting for the Devistation

In this the face of devastation
three years since it last appeared
this night will fall on trepidation
and the calm will be the breath
held by those whose homes and lives
are in its path.

Trace the path of devastation,
the head above the scroll proclaims
just get out, get out now, stay out
and don’t venture near harm’s way;
but if you do, take a photo and send
it our way.

The lessons learned are in effect as
the trains and buses run, as the great
dome stands empty, the occupancy none,
it’s bearing down, 1, 2, 3, or worse
so move to higher ground, away to a hill
not a rooftop.

In this face of devastation man against
the world, the metal, concrete and motors
pump against the swelling, rising tide
that pushes against the insufficient levees
that no one properly mended and still
need to be rebuilt.