The Storm

Looking out the door
the snow is swirling around
it is cold out there

the wind blows fiercely
making it hard to see things
there is a white out

we called the airport
all flights have now been canceled
the pilots can’t fly

distressed people call
they need a room for tonight
we have very few left

the shuttle runs over
there are lots to pick up
the shelter is packed

in groups they come in
shaking the snow off themselves
ready to get warm

the rooms are all full
it is early morning time
the snow is stopping

the runways are cleared
planes can now leave the airport
people are happy

one by one they leave
grabbing a bit of breakfast
then stop to check out

the shuttle loads up
and travels to the airport
the people depart

the lobby is quiet
the people have all checked out
but more will soon come