The A.C. Expressway east is closed
As is the lower Parkway South
Traffic toward the shore has ceased
Atlantic City Electric Company
Left me a message
“Prepare for widespread
And lengthy power outage”
Evacuations jamming roads
On Tuesday the Earth Shook
Is this for real?
Earthquake in New Jersey?
Am I dreaming, am I sane
Is this New Jersey?
Or California?
Or maybe Florida?
Or does it remain to be seen
For now I must prepare
For the arrival of Irene.