the end of life as we know it

the flash flood
warning
beeps
on your phone.
the condo board
sends out a notice
to be careful
to stay inside,
if you have
plants or pets,
or an old person
living with you,
bring them in.
the weather girl
on tv
is running around
as if
her hair is on
fire. she's excited,
almost tripping in
her high heels.
the newsmen's
eyes
are wide open,
their mouths
unhinged with
impending doom.
the map of nine states
is colored
red. crimson. the color
of blood.
it's rain. it's wind.
exhale.
this too
shall pass.