I breathe a sigh

of grief and relief.

Newfound clarity

once the mist has lifted.

This was a disaster like no other

Thunderous screams filled the days

Tears fallen, enough to cause a flood

A whirlwind of emotions that devastated all in its path.

My life uprooted

In the discord of it all

The ones I deemed my home

No more stand as they once did.

There were times we thought the storm was gone

And foolishly returned to our lives

And instead of preparing for the next

We prematurely celebrated.

But now the storm has passed

I have found shelter, not comfort

I can survive, not live

And mourn all that is lost.