There once was a levee that withheld the weight
The storms, fully raging, were stopped at the gate
A pillar of promise; a keeper of peace
A realm of protection I thought could not cease
But, mist became drizzle and drizzle, a squall
As rain poured to earth like a grand waterfall
Then, before I knew it, the levee had broken
And sorrow commenced for the prayers left unspoken.

There once was a levee, protecting the city
Now, it lies in ruins, surrounded by pity
The madness and mayhem that came in the wake
Seems worse than the fact her protection did break
The city, with hope for the future ahead
Now, finds itself trapped ‘neath an ocean of dread
The levee gave way, letting sadness appear
Replacing the joy with a lifetime of fear.

There once was a levee, so sturdy and strong
That held back the weight of each earthly wrong
Then, one lonely morning, her support let go
Allowing much heartache and burden to flow
The levee brought strength by protecting the heart
From every misfortune, before grief could start
Her core is now broken, thanks to worldly pain
But, one day, I know she will be sound again.

© 2007 – Jill Eisnaugle’s Poetry Collection