The water did come

I stood from a distance watching the water flow.

A beautiful turquoise, salted water that wrapped the edge of the land

Began to swell and lift the earth.

It raised the trees from the ground and they touched the clouds.

My eyes were filled with astonishment as I gazed from up high.

Unthreatened, I watched the water well and pass through the city.

When the turquoise blues rose to a level that approached my window,

I was afraid.

Fear gripped my belly as I hoisted my body from the seat to get a better view.

Yes, the water was coming for me.

I attempted to take refuge from the window,

But my feet were planted firm as an iron pillar.

Drenched in terror with heart racing, I heard a calm voice say,

“Don’t run.”

 

9/11/14 10:10pm EDT

9/12/14 6:10am GST +4