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The poetic city: “The Cone of Uncertainty 8/22/2020”

Sep 21, 2020 • Creative Writing

A cone of uncertainty. (Photo: Getty)

The Cone of Uncertainty 8/22/2020

Being in the cone of uncertainty

is not so bad after all.

It gives us a few days to prepare

and reflect on what’s

really important.

We can remember all the times

we have survived and even thrived

in the past.

It unites us in hope and appreciation

for what we have…

And there is always the chance

that the hurricane will go elsewhere.

But if the worst happens

and we live through it,

Think of the all stories

we’ll have to tell

for years to come.

Reece Burka

8/22/2020

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