Before A Storm Hits

Before a storm hits

before a storm makes land-fall

a violent storm

a storm like no other - a silence falls

'The calm before the storm'

A kind of serenity covers the land

Before a storm hits

the air is still

birds are silent

all is calm

Before this particular storm hits

streets are empty

very few people are there to be seen save those who are battening down

stocking up

or leaving town

Run away from this storm

hide before this storm lashes out bringing total distruction - but not distroying your resolve

consuming your city's - but not removing the belief you hold in your fellow countrymen 

taking those you hold dear - but not diminishing the love you have for your country 

breaking your spirit - but not eroding your sence of who you are 

this storm will hit hard 

but this storm wont take your fortitude

your nationality 

your will to rebuild 

nor the memories you hold