As I watched the T.V. seeing all the devastation spread across such a wide area...the people faces...the desperation...I could not help but write the following:
Bits and pieces hang waving high in trees.
Life treasures so carelessly tossed.
Faces staring blankly in two's and three's.
Stumble along intently seeking relief,
looking
for the lost.Gentle people old, young - hearts melted.
Lord help the children such grief did I see.
Wring their hands at such a sight.
Mighty men try with all their might to rescue the most. Scenes of devastation as the city is lost.
Nothing could stop it, nature gone wild at such a cost. Oh, my heart weeps at what I must view.
The City with soul shall rise again, as a Phoenix from the ashes nothing less will do.
Oh, ye Gods of fate one would go and one would stay. How high will the count go?
Believe me I don't want to know.
Dear Lord there has to be a better way.
Hear our prayers for better days.
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Sorry folks this was corrected three times, it does not seem to be working. It looks fine when I type it and then it does whatever the hell it wants to....must be a Republican... poem should be read as individual lines....Sandi
Awesome poem. VEry touching sweetie, great job.
Be well,
Dawn
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Lovley words straight from the heart. very moving....Ally
Amen. Watch out for Ophelia! You got a friend in Pensacola, Florida if you ever need to evacuate this way...
What a poignant tribute! Thanks for sharing these beautiful words..... Jon
What a lovely tribute to a great city and its people. Jeannette.
your poem speaks well for everyone.
lighting a candle,
mara
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Thanks for visiting my journal...it's great to see you doing what you can with success as well! God Bless!
marsha
What a beautiful poem Sandi...
(((big hug)))
Lahoma
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