Apr
13th

Katrina - Part 2 - The Storm Stops

Filed under Ranter/Humorist, Writer | Posted by Saphrym

This is the true story of the storm that attacked Louisiana as seen from my eyes and the way I remember it. Continued from Part 1.

Oak. Before the storm there was an oak tree in front of my wife’s family’s house. It was a huge, beautiful oak tree that stretched out to touch the backyard. It stood there protecting the family. But they had come to our house not too long before Katrina showed up. They were riding out the storm where we lived. Hurricanes always skirted our city until Katrina. So they felt they would be safer with us. And they were. The old sentry had shallow roots just like the tree in front of our house. So while we were all cowering from Katrina’s wrath, that old oak tree was uprooted and fell within their house. We had no idea about this until the storm was over. In this story, it’s not over just yet.

The rain was now sandblasting the roads. They were shining from the moisture. But they also contained numerous tree body parts. Limbs all over the place. Pine cones dribbling down the road. These were sights normally seen in silly dreams. But this was a nightmare. If you listened carefully, you could hear the orchestra playing minor chords in the wind. Another >crack< shot my eyes upward and I saw a limb as big as our smallest tree falling straight down to the ground. It landed with a bass filled thump that would cause any audio system geek to shriek with envy. The cacophony of breaking branches and thumping limbs was a terrible beauty.

Then it was over. It stopped so suddenly I was sure it was only a lull. But it was over. The wind stopped blowing and the rain only trickled down, slowly stopping. We had survived the night. The hurricane couldn't hurt us anymore. Or so I thought. What I didn't know at the time is the aftermath of such a storm is much more frightening than the storm itself.

(To Be Continued)

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10 Responses to “Katrina - Part 2 - The Storm Stops”

  1. By Louie on Apr 13, 2008 | Reply to this comment

    We get tropical storms all the time here in my country (Philippines). Everytime a storm hits, somebody gets hurt, a family member gets missing and houses torn. We get floods, landslides, flying trees you name it. Breaks my heart every time I see or hear someone getting hurt. Glad to know you made it through the storm man. Can’t wait to hear the rest of your story.

    Louie’s last blog post..The Return of the Demonoid


  2. By Borghese on Apr 14, 2008 | Reply to this comment

    Ha - like the new card - made me click.

    Borghese’s last blog post..“Homage” to Edwin Holgate


  3. By ettarose on Apr 14, 2008 | Reply to this comment

    Oh Lord! I think your card is the BOMB!!!! You fool, you crack me up. Uh, didn’t mean to dis your story or nothing but you are the BOMB!

    ettarose’s last blog post..Black Holes Found In Cyber Space


  4. By Smita on Apr 14, 2008 | Reply to this comment

    Umm.. your new entrecard.. is rather gross.. the old one worked just fine!! Just my opinion…

    Smita’s last blog post..10 Actions to Transform Your Life


  5. By Patsy (Patricia Sawyer) on Apr 14, 2008 | Reply to this comment

    Wow. I haven’t seen your new card but I will be looking for it now for sure. Gross huh? The story is moving along good. I Admire any one who can manage to survive that and keep their cool. I’m Just saying.. I mean I hope you kept your cool. We have those huge oaks here.. They get mean in a storm sometimes tossing the very limb I swang on last week at me.. Dave wants to chop them down since the storms a few weeks ago But I have won again for the time being and they still stand. I know we will have to cut them eventually but I hate to do it. And I also know I may live to regret that I left them. For soe reason though storms always pass close to me but never touch down In my yard. My Kids say I’m meaner than a storm. My Friend says I’m lucky, My dad always said I was blessed.. I rather like my Dad’s opinion myself, even though a minister told me he didn’t believe I was blessed.. Lol.. I musta made noise in his Church when I was a kid. Again I say you are a great writer. Have a good day.. Looking forward to the rest of Katrina.
    Patsy

    Patsy (Patricia Sawyer)’s last blog post..Under the Quilt


  6. By Sharon on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply to this comment

    Incredible story and enthralling writing style. Have you ever written a book - either a novel or compilation of short stories? If not, you should.

    Sharon’s last blog post..Do you have enough wind or solar exposure to go Off-Grid?


  7. By Saphrym on Apr 15, 2008 | Reply to this comment

    @Louie - I had a hard enough time living through one, much less many. I have new found respect for your part of the world.

    Thanks for the comments about my Entrecard. For those of you wondering, here’s a pic (along with a leering cow): http://twitpic.com/dfc

    @Patsy and Sharon - Thanks for the compliments. ;)


  8. By Moon on Apr 17, 2008 | Reply to this comment

    I just wanna say
    ..your Entrecard’s so funny.Ha-ha!
    It worked!I’m clicking on it always!

    Moon’s last blog post..Invitation


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