The Lights are Out
Published by We had a severe thunderstorm here, the straight line winds took out the power…
A transformer was taken out by the lightening and power lines were down across the street. We had to carry water from the creek, I brought out my old aluminum perculator for coffee.
The lights out
and evening has set
there is no doubt
your prayers be said
morning to get
The lights are out
clouds have hidden the moon
the dark is thick
cayotes creep
before sun’s light
together they swoon
The lights are out
morning’s come
up with the sun
water to carry
before the dusk,
there be no doubt
our prayers be said.
I enjoy a good thunderstorm, and I actually enjoy the power going out, we get to enjoy a simpler way of life, if even for just a day. My children were frightened but they are young. They did help carry water though 
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On July 26, 2012 at 11:51 am
Blackouts can actually be beautiful, and scary and well described. Beautiful.
On July 26, 2012 at 11:52 am
Last summer, our power was out for a day. Worried about my 89yr old mother living alone, I hurried over to her home to help out. She was smiling, walking around the house with her walker and a flashlight, as happy as she could be! It was almost like a flashback of her childhood, when they didn’t have electricity. Our house was so quiet, no motors running, not a single sound which we aren’t use to. I could hear crickets outdoors, birds chirping, raindrops pattering on the sidewalk, my dog snoring. Good grief, it was like I was hearing these sounds, for the first time! I actually enjoyed it. Like you, I made an inferior cup of coffee and savored every drop. We are overly dependent on electricity and don’t even realize it! Have a beautiful day with the kids.
On July 26, 2012 at 12:11 pm
We had a thunderstorm, too. Our lights didn’t go out, though. We are expected to have severe thunderstorms all day. Good work!
On July 26, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Just like camping I love it
On July 26, 2012 at 12:23 pm
Nice share, I love thunderstorms, thank you for this.
On July 26, 2012 at 12:29 pm
Yes we are too dependent on electricity and running water etc.
It’s great for kids to get experience of life without it.
On July 26, 2012 at 12:52 pm
nice share Stephene. thanks!
On July 26, 2012 at 1:15 pm
Yes, kind of like camping at home, unusual, but truly eye-opening! Great post!
On July 26, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Usually here in our place we have many thunderstorms during months of June to August. And sometimes we experienced blackouts too. It’s kind of scary here in our place. Often times, we just stay inside our homes and pray. Good share. You describe it well. Good imagery. Thanks.
On July 26, 2012 at 1:34 pm
Power outages make me think to olden times before electricity – a life I’d hate to live without modern conveniences.
On July 26, 2012 at 1:45 pm
awesome share
On July 26, 2012 at 2:31 pm
Great thinking… It is so hot and dry here third month already so I’ve started praying for a thunderstorm with A LOT OF RAIN!!!
On July 26, 2012 at 2:35 pm
in a recent blackout, I lit a bunch of candles, some of them scented candles my sister-in-law had sent me for Christmas at some point. Due to having cats, I don’t burn candles, so I was very careful about where they were, and kept an eye on them. But it was the best smelling blackout I have ever been through! Not scary, really, just inconvenient, as my air conditioning was out too.
Yes, a simpler way of life might do us all good for awhile, to show us how much we have to be grateful for.
On July 26, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Thanks for sharing this with me.
On July 26, 2012 at 5:27 pm
No one Mom should have all that power… heh heh
On July 26, 2012 at 5:57 pm
Nicely Written, thank you
On July 26, 2012 at 8:19 pm
I enjoyed reading this, it’s true we often take too much for granted.
On July 26, 2012 at 9:59 pm
Great article and it sounded like you had a good night even without the lights.
L.O.L
Steve
On July 27, 2012 at 12:54 am
Thanks for share.It is raining here in Pakistan but no power out thanks GOD.
On July 27, 2012 at 1:26 am
Early December 2011 l I was without power, for two days. I love the thunder, lightening and wind but it can play havoc in may ways. Glad you and your family are safe and sound…
On July 27, 2012 at 7:30 am
greetings for this share
On July 27, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Well expressed… lovely:)
On July 27, 2012 at 10:17 pm
We do experience total blackout during typhoons. How I wish it occurs during fine nights when the moon is in full bloom. That would be great.
On July 28, 2012 at 10:18 am
Good you were prepared and took it in stride. With all the weather changes going on, we all should expect such events.
On July 29, 2012 at 11:52 pm
It’s mind boggling how dependent we are on our electricity. We are spoiled.
On July 31, 2012 at 11:00 am
Like it
On August 1, 2012 at 8:28 am
nice share. thanks!
On August 2, 2012 at 10:13 am
Thanks for sharing
On August 4, 2012 at 10:09 am
Excellent work! Love thunderstorms, gives me more of a chance to lite candles. However there was no storm last night and I lit the candles anyway.
On August 4, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Beautiful and so expressive.
On August 11, 2012 at 9:42 pm
I love thunderstorms as well. Curling up in a blanket makes for a real cozy evening.