The calm before Yolanda I Whisper prayers in preparation Thoughts of the harm before it’s caused Homes wrecked and Separation The effects of a storm Death, hurt and the suffering of a nation These things keep me up Seated. Rocking . Wrapped in my countries flag, the only thing that can keep me warm Evacuated Far from harm but I die when calls to my parents are not received I wait and listen. Here the breeze blows a gentle beast There the gusts roar as nature is unleashed Miles away but my blood runs silent I fear for the family I...