
A Sleeping Giant
Lies breathing between continents
In and out its chest rises and falls
A Shrek of a guy most of the time
Children and adults float
Bouncing on his crest
Squealing with delight
On bubbles of air
But beware
Of the Ides of October
When tossing and turning
Nightmares return
Thrashing coughing
Scaring all who once played on his chest
Fear and trepidation
Waters rise
Winds howl
Floods come up
Big Blow AKA Delta
Brings Halloween early
All Tricks
No Treats
Wide awake
Nightmare passes
Giant sleeps once more
Fans have nowhere to lay their heads
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Photos Dwight L. Roth