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Tornado's Season
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart 
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Tornado’s Season I don’t know the names of the lost, I only know they lived in a town that was but a speck on land compared to New York or Los Angeles… but those who lived in Greensburg, Kansas were good and honest Midwesterners of a tourist town the county seat, farmers and ranchers, with the world’s deepest well, and they knew of the land upon which they lived was for only a borrowed time, until their time met up quick with shadows, raging winds, unrelenting rains. It will take time to realize, even try to understand just how fast a town can disappear. Or how great the number of lost will be. Friends and family call, email us, needing an instant message from us for proof, that we, husbands and wives, children, too, were okay. We tell them even our dog is ok, too. Tonight I listened to my dog, who veered from her regular routine, curling round my ankles while speaking with unspoken words, making me mind some uncommonly great sense. Exceptionally terrible weather is due us, they say, for the next week or so. We’ve moved to the basement with our necessities. Water. Scanner. Cell phones. Money, credit cards, Each other. He says, “the best area is there, in the middle, where the steel beam holds up the house.” I say the best area “is there, in the southwest corner.” I don’t say that it just makes sense, when nothing does. We wait. Him, Abby, me. We’ve all lived in Tornado Alley, which stems from Texas/Oklahoma into the Kansas area up into Nebraska, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana… I don’t remember any of my dogs before leading the way to the basement. My thoughts are with the lost in time. Even Abby knows we are just acting out being safe. [This message has been edited by Sunshine (05-07-2007 09:24 PM).] |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
You have me frightened, dear Karilea. This is incredibly powerful and captivating in its filtering anxiety. I've seen some pictures of Greensburg after the tornado ... an unknown force of the wind has played a bad play there! May you be safe and trust the dog's instinct, always! My love and prayers are with you, Margherita  |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Nodding here, although I am not as familiar with the tornado terror as I am with other things, I am very familiar with the rituals developed over time, things we do to feel safe. I thought often of how important my pets were during my time of crisis. I told myself they needed me--truth be told, it was the other way around. I'm so glad you are safe sweetie--what a fierce trial to have to contend with. Much love to you Kari. |
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Drauntz Member Elite
since 2007-03-16
Posts 2905Los Angeles California |
I am glad that you are safe. I have lived in Missouri for quite some years. Tornado shows there too. All I can do is pray. take care |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I loved the basement when I was in Kansas but I sure didn't like the threat of tornados I always pray for you when weather is bad  |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
I thought of you immediately when I heard of the tornado that had hit in Kansas... Another week of bad weather? Please stay safe...Be well. Hugs~Nancy ~ Trace my body with your words, |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
Magnificent 'write'! [so very real, emotive and (obviously) timely] MUCH applause! |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
Your words bring it home to me how terrible things are when the weather becomes so powerful...My prayers are with you and yours that you all remain safe and that no harm come to you or your pets...Take care and know we are all praying for you...*Big Hugs* |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
SIL, I'm glad you've got Abby there...and I'm glad you've got a basement. Nature is a harsh teacher but she has her mercies, too, as you know so well. Trust your instincts, dear lady. *bunch of hugs*....jo |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
this raises the hair on my arms, and the nap of the neck... God bless you and yours, my thoughts have been with you Kari...please be safe. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Raw emotion was rampant in this powerful write! I was right there with you! ~ and not a very pleasant situation to be in!!! Thank God, you and your family weathered the storm! Sending prayers for protection for all those who live in Tornado Alley! Love & Sun Light, Linda |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Karilea, stay safe my friend. Email me and let me know you are okay. Right now, it is pouring down rain. They are closing off some of the streets because of severe flooding. All I have to do is figure out, which way I will go to get to work this afternoon. |
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The_Nameless_One Member
since 2007-01-20
Posts 165Missouri |
(yeah!!! another week of bad weather isn't it great) I am really getting tired of the weather in Kansas lately the rain alone is bad enough the threat of a tornado just makes it worse I am in Olathe so I have been experiencing my share of bad weather all we can do is pray and hang in there when it gets bad |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
too real so close to the bone you are on my mind and in my heart Karilea... |
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