She knew, she had to prioritize things; stack up her house and cars with the essentials.
Or, like her ignorant neighbors be immersed in mindless style and glamour.
And, be stranded in those long freak floods with nothing but water all around for company.
She had seen it only too often; it had fine-tuned her preparedness.
Some never learnt, inspite of being aware of the situations; but, she wouldn't have to worry about it.
Come flood, epidemic or wars, she always hoarded enough to feed an entire army; while the others helplessly wondered how to wade to the nearest store.
Nice watercolor. It is always best to be prepared for what might happen.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy New Year!!
wish you the same n thanks
Delete...prioritizing things is a skill that few have.
ReplyDeleteYes...n thanks
DeleteHopefully the store is open during those long freak floods.
ReplyDeleteYea hope so too
DeleteWe get hurricanes and floods, and have learned to simply stay prepared while hoping, please, not this year.
ReplyDeleteThats nice..hope nothing bad happens ever..
DeleteAs someone who lives in a town which has been severely flooded three times in recent years, I applaud preparedness!
ReplyDeleteYup!
DeleteReady for anything
ReplyDeleteIndeed!
DeleteDear Nandini,
ReplyDeleteThere's a lot to be said for being prepared. Well done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Thank you
DeleteI related. My son's town in Marshall NC just washed away in Helene.
ReplyDeleteOh...thats too bad...praying that everything gets better.
DeleteYour prose/poem paints an amazing image, tells a poignant story so many must live. Cheers to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading.
DeleteNandini, I hope she has very secure doors and windows on her place. Her neighbors know she's got life saving supplies saved up and they will take them if they can. Good realism here.
ReplyDeleteYes, it is good to be prepared.
ReplyDeleteBeing prepared is a learned skill.
ReplyDeleteHappy 2025