Ike: Ragged Edge of Nervousness

... on his way, Hurricane Ike. His
edge peeks over the horizon,
bringing fear along with those who
have left in advance of the storm.

More expected. Already pounding
the coast with wave and wind ...
Galveston. Water over the seawall,
exploding high into the air. Oh,

Galveston! We're too far inland to
feel the surge, but our own in the
forecast: up to four inches of wet;
flash flood watches in anticipation.

Wind: hurricane force as close as
one county south; tropical, here
and elsewhere. 800 miles across.
Lot of storm before it's done: pray.

(c) 2008, Karla Dorman