There was a flood

There was a flood and some people's dedication to keeping drains clear and gutters clean through year's of drought, during which time it seemed they wouldn't be ever needed again, were spared significant damage, others weren't.

There was a flood and some people anxiously waited: not sure how to get home, not sure if there really was a mudslide on the road to their house, and not sure if the road was open.

There was a flood and some people became afraid that the rain wouldn't stop.

There was a flood and some people looked forward to Thursday because it would be easier to weed their flowerbed.

There was a flood and some people took the chance to use it as a way to poke fun at the inconsiderate rap artist at the award show: "I'ma let you finish raining, atlanta, but new orleans had a real flood a few years ago." And some people enjoyed the opportunity to engage in some p.c. prejudice.

There was a flood and some people, happy for the moment that they didn't have a basement, spent time helping others who had a basement and too much stuff try to keep it dry.

There was a flood and some people almost missed the season premiere of their favorite TV show.

There was a flood and the next day there were professional folks out doing repairs and taking care of business.

There was a flood and some people died.

There was a flood and there was a scene of irony the next day: a water meter reader out doing his job- making sure folks were properly charged for the month's water.

There was a flood and some people will remember it for the rest of their lives.

There was a flood and some people knew about the school that was underwater and how best to help. Others didn't.

There was a flood and there was human kindness.

There was a flood and there was a promise there would never be another one.

There was a flood and some people remembered about the rainbow.

There was a flood and some people wanted to know what the church was doing.

There was a flood and some people were happy some people got what was coming to them.

There was a flood and some people called to say they would be going around to see what they could do.

There was a flood and it seemed like, for all the loss, a fresh start. But then there was already a fresh hamburger wrapper on the newly washed earth the day after the flood was over.

And there was a flood.