Destruction, devastation, death

Jun 09, 2007 20:57


There is something about the mood or vibe that this flood/storm has brought.

There is something about not knowing what is going to happen next.

There is something about not KNOWING that the people you love are ok.

It makes me feel so many things.

Dread is an emotion I do not often feel.

I do not enjoy this emotion.

I keep waiting for the next storm to hit.

For the heavens to open up upon us.

For the wrath of mother nature.

We got out of it unscathed last night.

What if it comes again tonight?

Will the trees survive?

Will the back of the house collapse under all the water?

We drove around today, the destruction was so immense.

Trees everywhere fallen down.

Cars willy nilly on the roads.

Branches scattered everywhere you looked.

Dirt marks from where the water rose.

People sweeping water out of their houses.

Concrete blocks pushed out of place by the water.

Power lines down.

Other power lines holding up trees.

I am so grateful to be here, warm and dry.

My power is on.

I have somewhere to sleep tonight.

I feel so terrible for all those who do not have this.

I feel so afraid for those I know.

I hope everyone is ok.

Will school open on Tuesday?

Doesn’t look like it.

I can’t stand being stuck here at home, sitting on my arse.

I want to see people.

I want to help people who have flooded homes.

I do not like this at all.

I feel so entirely sad.

I feel so helpless, so very insignificant.

I just want to wake up tomorrow and be able to think “hmm, booo yes, no school tomorrow” Without wondering how long it will be before I see everyone from school.

I want to get in the car tomorrow

And drive through the streets without seeing so much destruction.

But alas, I will not

I should stop complaining

I am lucky
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