Gustav

The storm is raging
While my heart is sinking
And my loved ones are running away.

Driving in all different directions
In stop and go traffic
Hoping to escape Gustav today.

The television is blaring
While the newscasters are reporting
As I watch the wind and the rain.

New Orleans is trembling
While it sits there waiting
Wishing to avoid another flood today.

Everyone is praying
From where they are staying
Hoping that this time it won’t be the end.

Now we're just waiting
And listening for permission
To return to our homes once again.