Approaching Tornado Poem by Billy Loving

Deafening stillness in the air
Ominous threatening sky
Animals retreating to their lair
Storm on the way, the reason why
Dark gray clouds steadily churning
Sun rapidly disappearing from view
For the safety of shelter yearning
Nature's fury unable to undo
Flashing bright white light
Sudden thundering boom
Retreating with fright
Shutting the door on my fortified room
Safely nestled inside
Waiting for the tempest to subside