Hurricane Season (1995) Poem by Walterrean Salley

‘Tis a season bringing fear
(Beginning June 1st each year) ,
With destructive winds and rain:
The season of the hurricanes.

For costly time our city vied
In June, nineteen ninety-five,
When on the very second day,
A hurricane was in array.

June third of ninety-five,
Hurricane Alison passed us by.
And again, Savannah is blessed
And grateful for a haven’s rest.

Each year, this little prayer I pray:
“Dear Lord, keep the storms away.
While the perilous season lasts,
Protect us from potential blasts.