Before the Start of the Storm

Before the start of the storm, I began to wonder.

Before the start of the storm, I said a quick prayer.

Before the start of the storm, I wandered the house.

Before the start of the storm, I warmed my back by the fire.

Before the start of the storm, I made a cup of hot coffee.

Before the start of the storm, I baked a delicious batch of cookies.

Before the start of the storm, I found myself beginning to get sleepy.

Before the start of the storm, I ran up to my room.

Before the start of the storm, I was snuggled in under the covers,

but by the time the storm ended, I was dead.