Shelter

Massachusetts isn’t close
To Em and Henry’s farm
But still, a twister landed there
And did some major harm.

My bro-in-law got an alert
That shelter he should seek.
They hurried to the basement
But their dog began to freak.

Now Waldo is a greyhound
And has never mastered stairs.
The warning was unusual
And caught them unawares.

So bro and sis-in-law and pup
(Another family pet)
Just waited without Waldo
‘Til the ending of the threat.

The twister didn’t hit them;
They were fortunate this time,
But I think they have a reason
To teach Waldo how to climb!