we're ready now

it's a good storm that passes
through.
no one dies.
or is injured.
some trees go down
in strong winds,
the stream rises,
the ground thickens with
the weight
of new water.
but we survive.
the power goes back on.
the lights
are lit.
clouds disperse.
it was wise for us
to be patient, to wait
it out. but we're
ready now.