Inspired by the Secret Keeper’s writing prompt #110

Storms upset us, though we know that “Xavier” did not compare with the hurricanes that wreck the Caribbean’s, and the East Coast of America. Why should we be so sensitive? Of course because of the casualties, the destruction, and the trees. The city was not devastated, but it was a genuine alert. On Sunday, driving to the delightful town of Bernau, we saw the branches and uprooted trees everywhere. But the world had gone back to normal, perhaps waiting for the next tragedy. We can do no more about the Earth’s anger than we can about our rent… Such is life.

Photo: near the Rathaus, Bernau bei Berlin. ©2017 Honoré Dupuis