Go Away Dorian!

Dorian is threatening the Sunshine State....all of it! I resurrected and edited an old poem I wrote about Irma.

His abs and pecs are bulging
His red feeder bands make my blood run cold
Taking bits of pieces of the Caribbean with him
He thinks he’s headed straight to our threshold!

He claims his dirty side is not to be messed with
They say he’s a daredevil out to conquer our whole state
But he doesn’t know who he’s dealing with
So listen, Dorian, we need to get a few things straight!

We’ve dealt with Andrew and Wilma
David, Charlie, and Irma too
You’d make a sharp turn to the east right now
If you knew what was good for you!

We’ve got water and batteries ready
Our lanterns will light up the streets
We’ve got wine, bread, and canned goods
And all sorts of delicious treats!

So do a girl a favor and just listen
It would be best if you and I never skirmish
If you go now and play out in the Atlantic
You’d fulfill my fondest wish!

NOTE:  And now it is Saturday and things are looking a little better.  We will still have Tropical Storm force winds and a lot of rain, but not a direct hit.

© 2019 Lydia

Author's Note

Monday Morning....there is an eerie quiet in our neighborhood this morning. someone has left up their wind chimes and i heard them tinkling when i got the paper. the sun is hiding behind gray clouds. anyone with shutters has closed them. there are very few who have the high impact windows like we do. we are still waiting...and waiting. it seems like our lives are on hold. the trees have started moving. dorian is only moving one mile per hour right now. we are out of the cone again, but they say by tonight we should have winds of about 40 MPH here and lots of rain. UGH....this is truly excruciating. oh, now the horizontal rain has started. i will post updates, my friends.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Lydia... what an explosive warning to
Daredevil Dorian. Shiver me Boots... the skeletons
are skirmishing. Never underestimate a Woman
Pirate prepared to fight. You are as bright as a
steak of lightening and as bold as thunder when
storms collide. truly, Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you for your lovely review, Pat. We are hoping the storm will be North of us, but now it is hard to tell for sure. Keep us in the good thoughts! Lydi**

[mattavelli]

Hello, neighbor! :)
That was an interesting weekend of waiting. It seems to me that the storms are getting bigger, that one and last year's storms.

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed...they are. More storms that are higher categories. Not fun for sure. So you live in South Florida too? Thanks for the visit.

[mattavelli]

Ya, I'm in coral springs.

[Lydia Shutter]

Ohhh, just down the road from me. I am in Plantation.

[mattavelli]

See how the rest of the season goes. It looks like they want to stay east. Knock on wood. Haha

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, we can only hope!

[Neville]

Sheesh, I never realized you were so close.. be safe dear friend .. fingers crossed on this side of the pond for a happy and safe and swift resolve... a great high impact post too if ever there was..

[Lydia Shutter]

We were definitely in his crosshairs, but fortunately he turned at the last minute. We were not effected much at all. Thanks, Neville. Lydi**

[Neville]

Good to hear but still scary tho....... :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, the waiting and preparing is always scary.

[Neville]

I dont envy you my friend.. take care.. always..

[Einstein Noodle]

i am a little late in reading this one Lydia .. but I tell you I watched in horror as he pummeled the Caribbean .. and though most unwelcomed ...he so badly overstayed :{ ... your spunk and at the same time a prayer says i .. is full of what has is and will continue to make America the greatest place to live on the planet ... God bless always ... and then to be delivered a less severe but more devastating blow is tragic ... I can't imagine :(((((((((((
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

E, we were so very fortunate. Dorian only brought us a bit of rain and a strong breeze. It is heartbreaking what the Bahamas are going through. There are many people collecting things here to bring down to the Bahamas and we have donated quite a bit. Thank you for reading and reviewing, my friend. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ................... you bring a needed awareness :((

[emmajoy]

You say it how it is, Lydi… you 're a right feisty one, you are.. and as ever your words lie as fine as ever.. seems you can make anything read sortable.

Have seen the aftermath of Dorian in and over the Bahamas, feel more than sad for the poor souls there, so many have next to nothing and it'll take ages and more to get things even vaguely normal..

Hope to goodness your coastline doesn't suffer as wildly.. maybe to move over the ocean and stay there. Know its the season for such evil. Still you keep hoping, thinking the way you do. Love and blessings to you your neighbours and everyone in the path of that devil, Dorian. .

[Lydia Shutter]

We truly dodged a bullet here in South Florida. Dorian only brought us a little rain and hardly a breeze. The devastation in Abaco and Freeport is heartbreaking. Now the Carolinas are being pummeled. Yes, it is the season. We are prepared and stress levels are high. Thank you for your kind words and your visit. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Hoping you have this fella pass right on by Lydi. Love this spirited threat to Dorian as it reads like a letter and I am only hoping he speaks English (American of course)

[Lydia Shutter]

Well, so far, so good. We have had a few rain bands come through, but it is just breezy outside, no major winds. Thank you so much, John. Lydi**

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I Guess you could say it's Dorian Gray then?

[Lydia Shutter]

Yea, his portrait looks worse than he does! LOL

[Kelly Scheppers]

I've remained glued to the weather channel day and night, watching this monstrosity inching its way closer and closer to the US. You were foremost in my thoughts, as always...and I'll continue to pray for your safety and well being. May God be with those who have suffered Dorian's wrath!

[Lydia Shutter]

Kelly, we are STILL waiting for Dorian to make a turn to the NE! He has been sitting right off shore over the Bahamas for over 24 hours! It is a breezy overcast day here and we are getting rain bands, but nothing serious. Thanks for visiting and for thinking of me. Lydi***

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

I’m praying for you Lydi! I’m still here in Albany and my neighbors are taking care of my condo in West Palm thank heavens. Your poem is a great warning to this monster Dorian. Here’s hoping that storm backs down and retreats when it hears your words. Take good care my friend! God bless🙏

[Lydia Shutter]

You're fortunate you are still up North, Annette. I hope your condo will be safe. Although the eye will be around Stuart, we will have plenty of rain and wind. I will post updates. Thanks for the visit. Lydi**

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Stay safe my friend! God bless and protect you.🙏

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much.

[Robert Trakofler]

O'Lydia I would listen to you if I was him!:) I hate to admit it but i love storms and really love sea storms nothing gives me more of an adrenaline rush than to witness a sea storm:/ but a hurricane that would be a bit different and I'm sure i would lose my fervor in having to go thru one and I wish you a safe maelstrom!!!
but i must admit to my morbid fascination with weather anomalies for when i was 10 years old my babysitter was sucked out of her car by a tornado and in spite of the danger I have been known to chase one or two of them... I am a bad bunny after all:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Robert, I have lived in South Florida over 50 years and I have been through many hurricanes. They are no fun...to say the least. When the temperature is over 90 and the power goes out, well, let's just say we have experienced hell. I have never been in a tornado and I am sure I would not chase one....but you are a bad bunny for sure! Thanks for the review. Lydi**

[Robert Trakofler]

hope you are okay:)

[Lydia Shutter]

Robert, thank you for asking. We are fine. Dorian was kind to the Fort Lauderdale area. We only had a light breeze and some rain. We dodged the bullet. I feel terrible for Abaco and Freeport...and now South Carolina!

[Robert Trakofler]

yes yes yes so glad your okay:)

[Lydia Shutter]

:) Can't keep a good woman down, ya know! LOL

[Lorry]

Fingers, knees and toes crossed for you all. I must remember to stop complaining about the rain. Seems a bit pathetic when we see how bad others get it.
A change of direction would be most welcome.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Lorry. We are hoping Dorian will decide to stay in the ocean, but it looks like we are in for a big one. Lydi**

[Another Relic]

You blocked me on another account but I'm more interested in telling you I'm praying for you. My aunt lives in Port St. Lucy. She's been through these before. I hope she can get through this one. She's 90.

Great poem, Lydia.
100/100

[Lydia Shutter]

Not sure why I blocked you or what your other name was, but thank you for the good thoughts. I hope your aunt will be okay too. Lydi**

[Another Relic]

Relic. I don't remember what I did or said but whatever it was I certainly apologize. You're welcome. :) I've always admired your writing.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you.