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Survivor's Guilt
by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner → (All Poetry by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner)
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Pray for those affected by the storms across the Deep South yesterday.

Image (c) 2010, Karla Dorman


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I walk the ruined landscape of
survivor's guilt --- wishing the
storms away from here didn't
bring them on someone else,

did it?  I look at the destruction
as it bursts open on TV:  I feel
the pain in their eyes, sense
the weariness in their backs

as they pick up the sticks of
their lives to carry on until the
next storm comes.  They are
much stronger than I could

ever be, more forgiving.  Know
it's not my fault but somehow
feel responsible in some way.
My heart breaks anew ---- for

I've been where they are.  Did
not lose everything I had, but
when the roof goes, so do the
feelings of safety and security.

(c) 2010, Karla Dorman (4/25)


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 Reviews of "Survivor's Guilt"
Reviewed by Axilea MU
Reviewed on May 2, 2010
I can feel the emotion that you have depicted so well. Especially the guilt and the loss of security.

Axilea

Reviewed by Kate Clifford
Reviewed on May 1, 2010
Yes most surviors know the feeling of security never quite being the same again.

What creates a storm chaser is being a witness to such power and its destruction, the wish to find a way to save many from such a fate. All we can do is pray that those affected with find the courage to carry on.

Reviewed on April 29, 2010
Well penned and soul touching Karla.

Reviewed by Charlie
Reviewed on April 29, 2010
Fabulous, Karla. A very empathetic write. It's such a strange year for natural calamities. And I agree with everything Cryssa says. --Charlie

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on April 28, 2010
Each time I visit your den I am struck, anew, with what a good writer you are. Your lines succinct, yet full of meaning... It's like reading from your soul. Which in the end, isn't that what poetry is all about?

Hugs to you, Karla,
Cryssa

Reviewed by Don Juan Amante
Reviewed on April 27, 2010
a sad tragedy of storms, you carry no guilt dear lady.

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on April 26, 2010
We all have things to feel guilt for. This is not one of those things. Let your honest compassion feed your soul, not suck it dry. Patrick

Reviewed by Sheila Roy
Reviewed on April 26, 2010
This is heartfelt and sweet, Karla. It's always sad to know someone is going through something so horrible. This is a nice way to show those emotions. Hugs,
Sheila

Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on April 26, 2010
The feeling of powerlessness or helplessness can trigger guilt feelings, Karla - feeling that we should be able to do more or know how exactly to help. Your compassion is your greatest gift and your willingness to stand alongside and appreciate exactly what it is these poor folk are going through. When crisis strikes, the human spirit just somehow seems to find it within itself to get up and carry on as best it can... to the onlooker, this might appear strange but is often a reflex response. Stay safe and deeply caring, bringing the plight of sufferers to the forefront of our comfortable minds. xx

Reviewed by Carole Mathys
Reviewed on April 26, 2010
Your poem if full of compassion and concern for all that are effected by those terrible storms...well done, Karla.
peace, Carole~

Reviewed by Georg Mateos
Reviewed on April 26, 2010
And yet...we should have learned how to duck after all those calamity years. But, like Katrina, where's the help...before the calamity?

Georg


Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on April 26, 2010
We should all be praying for them, and helping them anyway we can.

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on April 25, 2010
A very caring write, Karla. Truly one feels helpless before the might of nature's wrath. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on April 25, 2010
full of comapssion and empathy-well written and expressed

Reviewed by Micki Peluso
Reviewed on April 25, 2010
Well done, Karla!!

I think we all feel that way--or should. All I know to do is pray that God gives us enough warning to be safe whenever catastropic earth events occur, and if you notice they are happening more often than usual.

Hugs,

Micki Peluso

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on April 25, 2010
You surely portrayed a great deal of sadness & yes, even guilt, herein, though you do not have to feel that way, you do so anyway & that shows all the compassion and sincerity there is within you & Karen as well...Ed

Reviewed by Jon Willey
Reviewed on April 25, 2010
a tenuous position they have been placed in by the power of nature --our hearts go out to all that suffered and lost in the storm's wake -- you of course had nothing to do with where the storm went -- toss any guilt you harbor to the winds -- peace and love be always with you my dear friend -- Jon Michael

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on April 25, 2010
It's out of your control, Karla. No reason to feel guilt. God bless.

Reviewed by Felix Perry
Reviewed on April 25, 2010
Sadly we should feel compassion and understanding for those who are affected by such disastors, however to feel guilt implies we had a part in it so you should not feel guilty...
fee

Reviewed on April 25, 2010
Sobering reminder of what could happen .... those affected are in my pryaers! Heartbreaking reality effectively penned! Very well penned, Karla; brava!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin, Karen Lynn. :( *tears!*

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on April 25, 2010
We just have to believe everything happens for a reason and not question why. Great write Karla.

Newfie Hugs are on the way, Rose

Reviewed on April 25, 2010
I feel that way everytime I see tragedies unfolding before my eyes, very well written, thank you
In Christs Love
Michelle~

Reviewed by Elisabeth Barstowe
Reviewed on April 25, 2010
Powerfully written.

Reviewed on April 25, 2010
Don't be sad. The storm either would come your way, or their way. If I could make a wish I would wish for no storm at all, so no one would be hurt.

You have a lot of compassion for others. It shows in this write.

Take care.

Sandie Angel :o(


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