17. cracks
we are all underwater
because it rains and rains and
rains
sump pumps groan and wheeze
shaking the house
streams pour out of the hose
into the grass the street
turning lawns into lakes that ducks
sometimes visit
roads flood the river rises
moats form around our houses
trees whip and flail in sudden winds
lights flicker thunder vibrates
window panes hail clatters
bounces cracks
tornados make up their minds
somewhere nearby
and ah it’s spring everything
exploding vicious and green
