BEASTLY TALES

THE E.M.P.

E.M.P. is an Acronym for Electro Magnetic Pulse.
One could be up there, above the U.S.A.,
On almost any old day.
It could be from a Solar Flare,
You’d certainly wish it wasn’t there.
Or, much less likely from a nuclear explosion.
That would certainly contribute much erosion.
The nuclear explosion would be way up in the sky
Probably hundreds of miles, so don’t sigh.
But such could replicate a Solar Flare,
Again, you would wish it not to be there.
Which could potentially eliminate the U.S Power Grid,
To fix it would cost many a quid!
Plus damage all equipment hi-tech.
And it’s not just a matter of saying “Oh, heck!”
Loss of electricity power means no food, fuel or water.
In fact “no” to most everything one oughta,
Be able to count on, in daily life,
For family and self, and even the wife.

In 1889, back in horse and buggy days.
An event such as this did, everyone, amaze.
A Solar Flare melted those electricity lines they had.
It fused telegraph keys to their pad.
And caused a whole raft of damage.
In it’s comparatively brief rampage.
But, of course, back then, electricity wasn’t such a big deal.
So it was significantly less dramatic what they did feel.
Than would be the case in the modern times of today.
Where everything hi-tech holds the sway.
Well, we trust this story may have cheered you up.
We can now make a toast in our toasting cup.
Here’s to a safe, quiet future,
With no solar flares or Nuke’s to nurture!