Tornado Devastation

It came spiraling down from above This twisting darkened thing We looked to the sky in horror What damage would this one bring? We prayed and grabbed our valuables The things that meant the most But ultimately what really mattered Not things, but our loving folks Leaving the scene is frightening For what would we find in return? The questions penetrate inside us Fear in our hearts always burns And then when the storm is over We're so grateful our loved ones are safe Of course soon reality settles As we see what else we must face The safety we all take for granted Inside the walls of our home Are gone in just a few minutes We wonder where we belong No one knows what will happen Whether illness or what nature intends We can't take anything for granted But must deal with whatever life sends!