the willow branches sway
and blow haphazardly
as fierce gusts of wind
blast through the trees
leaves and small limbs
litter the ground
and surrounding area
as the wind continues
to shake and bend the trees
farm animals are
hunkered down safely,
in their barns
the autumn storm
has arrived just like
it was forecasted
leaving debris scattered
across the lawns and
nearby neighborhood
but, inside the old farmhouse
there is a soft glow
from candles burning,
the warmth of the fireplace
and the scent of soup on the stove
which makes coming in from the storm
a safe haven
