Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Poem by N. M. Rai
(photo by N. M. Rai)
Tornado Warnings
The stuff is in the bag
camera, extra socks,
a few books
what I'd take
if the house erased itself
into the dark night rain.
The warnings evaporate.
Relief licks my skin.
Today's storms will be
only severe, a threat
to small birds.
Tension releases like
flower petals uncurling.
N. M. Rai
(N. M. Rai is a gifted poet/artist/photographer who is fully dedicated to her creative work. She writes. captures camera images, and/or paints every day, no matter what may be going on otherwise in her life. She is an inspiration to many, for she bears the soul of the true artist, committed fully to her creative work. She is also my dear friend, and has helped me in countless ways. It is a joy and a blessing to have such a comrade on the path.)
See more photos by N. M. Rai at http://www.pbase.com/nmrai
