Winds of last night's storm

Gave us quite a scare

And sent us to our hallway

To sit and wait out there

We brought with us a radio,

Flashlight and a snack

And after a tense hour

To the normal we went back.

But in the light of nextday,

With birds singing and sunlight cheering,

I spotted a grim reminder

For in our yard, the peaceful scene

Had one item that didn't belong

Like a javelin, a branch stood

Straight upright, tall and threatening.

A reminder of storm's power and fury

If that's the only damage, then I am happy.

July 10, 2024 This actually happened and I posted the picture on my Insta.