Never thought I was in any danger
We’ve had hurricanes pass by before
My family was sent to higher ground
I stay behind with our pets they adore.
As time went by and fear set in
The waves were getting higher
I decided to make a break for it
For the hurricane became dire.
My truck was my only means
Of escaping Hurricane Ike
Water now over my truck
I feel the force of the strike.
I’m swept out of the truck
But I swim with all my might
Taking Dobermans and guinea pig
To nearby house that looks to invite.
The terror of night was so strong
The waves busted windows I think
So I dove into the water with hope
And clung to the roof til it began to sink
Dog paddling through ocean swells
That often took me under
I bargained with Almighty God
To forgive my awful blunder.
“I’ll be a better man
If you give me something to float on”
My earnest pleas for help
Assisted me to muster up brawn.
Thoughts of my family
Gave me renewed strength
God sent plywood and a raft
He had me now at arms length.
The forceful current carried me
Across Bolivar and East Bay
Dodging the Alligators and moccasins
So I just continued to pray.
I came to an abrupt halt
Just inside Chambers County
And top of a floating wreckage
Is where I found my bounty.
A pear, a can of Sprite,
And some good looking Tupperware
Gave means of nourishment
And was answer to my prayer.
I could see people being rescued
As we sat upon this heap
And they are not seeing me
Even as I continue to leap.
So the next day I swam again
To an oil well where I did cling.
And shouted at some passers-by
Now I’ll live to see another Spring.
Brenda Stevens
Copyright©2008
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