Depiction of Our Derecho Summer
A Shakespearean Sonnet
'Twas stormy weather brewing, August tenth
Pandemic chaos simply not enough
The inland straight-lines blew, derecho squall
Our homes and buildings fell with nature's huff
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The winds were fierce, one-hundred forty tops
Uprooted many green and fam’ly trees
We counted days and weeks, no lights or air
Our streets and yards were crowded with debris
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Amidst the wreckage time stood ever still
The people shocked, could not believe the scene
Announced disaster seven days delayed
Yet from our hearts, support and hope would glean
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Embraces filled with love restored our trust
Our lack of power sparked the light in us
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Thank you for taking the time to read my Shakespeare inspired summer sonnet! It was also inspired by the love/support from family, friends, and community following the midwest derecho storm last summer. Below are additional photos for those interested 🙏🏼❤️
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Kat Sung (they/them)
The human experience through my personal lens.
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