it's already come

we keep a spare

key

under the plant box.

there's

a spare

tire

in the trunk.

an extra set batteries

are on the shelf.

there's things

frozen

in the ice box

in case

all else fails. we have

back up

generators. gallons

of water

in the cellar.

we have dried food.

we have

toilet paper by the rolls.

we have things

we'll probably never

have to use.

we have 

the landline, the chargers,

we are fully

prepared

in more ways than one.

we have a bunker

and booze.

we live a life

of waiting

for the worst to happen,

not realizing

that

it's already come.