Safe from the Howling Wind

Out there where the skin
Gets scorched
From wind, sun  and whipping rain
On an island
In the vast pacific
Unrelentingly blown by the wind
Pummeled by rain
Beaten burned and battered by sheer force

Inside
Safe and warm
Secure and calm
Breathing
Joyfully gratefully
With a smile
Home
I have arrived

Go inside
You’ll like it there