It came spiraling down from above br This twisting darkened thing br We looked to the sky in horror br What damage would this one bring? br br We prayed and grabbed our valuables br The things that meant the most br But ultimately what really mattered br Not things, but our loving folks br br Leaving the scene is frightening br For what would we find in return? br The questions penetrate inside us br Fear in our hearts always burns br br And then when the storm is over br We're so grateful our loved ones are safe br Of course soon reality settles br As we see what else we must face br br The safety we all take for granted br Inside the walls of our home br Are gone in just a few minutes br We wonder where we belong br br No one knows what will happen br Whether illness or what nature intends br We can't take anything for granted br But must deal with whatever life sends!br br Marilyn Lottbr br