A storm is brewing.
Not just any storm.
One heralded
by strident adjectives.
Historic. 
Epic. 
Unprecedented. 
Paralyzing.
Air masses poised
to merge to create
the “perfect” storm.
Media warnings
stirring up
a frenzy of preparation. 
Snake-like lines
at grocery stores,
and prescription counters,
and gas stations.
And then comes 
the nervous waiting,
while Nature gathers 
frightful forces
to remind us
of our fragility
in the face 
of her fury.