houses spinning in the air

we're under a tornado watch.

so says the phone,

the tv.

the neighbor

going down into his cellar

with his small dog,

and children.

i look out the window

though,

and it's quite sunny and lovely.

no wind to speak

of. the sun is out.

birds are chirping.

i see no houses spinning

in the sky,

no witches on their brooms

flying by.

no cows, or chickens

in the air. 

maybe later, maybe never.

should we be scared?