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The Storm (Hayes)

a flicker of an oil lamp
and a sliver of a moon
a generator humming
it’s an old familiar tune

an early storm this year
has crippled many towns
the heater that I cleaned
will come in handy now

Chorus:
it blew in from the sea
brought down the power lines
and, all the troubles on my mind fell away
as I worked to keep the flame alive

outside my front window
I watch the falling snow
as the wind begins to whistle
and the currents start to blow

I have enough supplies
to last throughout the night
the forecast is saying
there is no end in sight

the long wicks I keep
I’ll burn them way down low
and when it’s time to sleep
I’ll dim the lantern’s glow

waiting for the linemen
up north it could take days
but, that’s alright with me
I kind of like it this way

Chorus:
it blew in from the sea
brought down the power lines
and, all the troubles on my mind fell away
as I worked to keep the flame alive

coffee at 5 am
brewed on an outside grill
it’s dawn the next morning
there is no power still