Sometimes the storm comes suddenly. Torrential, vicious, and indiscriminate in its destruction. This is the kind of storm that tears trees from the ground at the root, and brings sheets of water from the sky.
This type of storm is empowered by the suddenness of its onslaught. You weren't paying attention to the forecast. You ignored the warnings. You didnt notice the buzz in the air, and increase in pressure. You were distracted; rushing around to meet self-imposed deadlines. You failed to prepare.
The wind hits you so hard it knocks you off your feet. The hard earth melts into mud around you, and the rain, falling in waves, blinds you.
You lay huddled in the chaos. Scratching at the musty earth, clinging to the roots protruding around you and praying for a reprieve from the unforgiving storm. Just a moment to catch your breath, and pull yourself to shelter.
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