Haiti Wipeout: suffering unites (poem) by Suzie Palmer on AuthorsDen

Haiti Wipeout: suffering unites
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Destruction and devastation in Haiti after the earthquake. Many were seen walking the streets shocked and dazed. (Photo submitted by Matthew Marek, American Red Cross/International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies)

Warnings were given On Haiti’s behalf Poor emergency services Vulnerable economy All building structures a farce Good people living On shaky land Fragile foundations solid as sand Trusting the elements They moved through life All we have is the moment They taught what is right But we didn’t notice, too busy to see Our brothers and sisters threatening calamity It came and it hit: Haiti Wipeout A 7.0 earthquake showed what life's all about Quality of living and human rights Never forgetting family In the light or the night Our freedom connects everything we do We are one in this life Completely true Our suffering unites us Shows our strength Humanity’s spirit Boundless length

Reviewed by John Domino

Reviewed on January 22, 2010

Magnificant poetry! APray for the folks in Haiti. Amen to that!

Pizzman

Reviewed by Michelle Mead

Reviewed on January 21, 2010

Yes, Suzie, how true. Thanks for writing such a moving poem. The sad reality is that it is usually too late that many realize this, as you say, except for charity and church organizations. Excellent work.

Reviewed by Edwin Hurdle

Great poem Suzie.Everybody is pitching together which is always a good thing.take care

Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on January 18, 2010

Truly we ought to be a global community, Suzie. Thank you for sharing these sentiments. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Felix Perry

It has seemed to bring the world into a unity of assistance sadly I think it will divide and kill many more natives of Haiti from the after affects and factions of them.
fee

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg

Reviewed on January 17, 2010

i think they may still be wandering in shock and dazed, relief efforts are just beginning, however your last paragraph says volumes!