Early morning darkness

Sleep filled with quiet dreams

Sudden interruption!

Storm alert’s pulsing beam

Wide awake, checking phone

Tornado touching down

Only miles west of home

Shelter sought all around

Weather’s constant updates

Safety makes its quick choice

Moving to surest place

Heart fills with peaceful voice

Warning shrieks from siren

Calling all to be smart

Retreating from harm’s way

Bathroom, now rescue cart

Outside, wind-driven rain

Pounding with clear intent

Will storm alter its path?

Praying calmness be sent

Storm front now moving east

Heaven’s safety net cast

Thoughts with others in need

 “All Clear” arrives at last

On Wednesday, February 28, a series of tornadoes touched down west of the Columbus, Ohio outerbelt.  At approximately 5:15 a.m. my wife and I were awakened by a storm alert on our phones.  Fortunately, the worst of the storm stayed south and north of our location, but others did not fare so well.   Here is a link to a photo update of the storm (courtesy of The Columbus Dispatch):  Storm Update.