The storm

When it arrived I was ready.

I transferred full ownership of my anger to the storm.

I dropped off my keys: Take it for a ride!

I’ve put you on the insurance

I’ve got nothing left to offer!

There had been warnings on the forecast for weeks

we all knew it was coming.

Newsreaders saying we should prepare for the worst

the man opposite got out his hammer and nails

and was boarding up his windows.

The storm started interfering with the TV signal

Wi-Fi had a walking stick

and needed help crossing the road.

‘Oops,’ said the storm. ‘Clumsy me.’

‘I hope you didn’t like those plant pots.’

Buses flipped over

planes were turned inside out like umbrellas

people were told not to leave their homes

and the lady on the news introduced a hurricane expert

who looked scared and warned us

this could go on for some time

there has never been a storm recorded

worse than this and even scientists

were shrugging their shoulders saying I give up

people started thinking this is it.

The world will never be the same

The storm was destroying everything

but then it just stopped

like that moment you stop crying

and start to make some lunch.