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wind rain
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wind rain


wind rain

by Henry Burt Stevens
09/18/2005
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only wind only rain
merely rising water
buckling the veneer
that had covered over

our lack of real protection
and genuine preparedness
the curtain parted
exposing poverty

as the reality we do
not want to see
so many of them
who knew, who cared

too poor to leave when ordered
but gathered together seeking shelter
protection for themselves
their children their infirm

all bonded poor now in a diaspora
that will not return them to
embarrass the construction the wealth
that will pour forth to rebuild.

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Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on September 30, 2005
Another insightful social statement, Henry. I like the way you see things. Thank you. Love and peace to you.

Regis

Reviewed on September 18, 2005
I'm not sure to re-build New Orleans is a good idea, since the soil is now no good. There's gotta be other solution to compensate everyone for this.

I agree, help SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE way in advance to help the poor to evacuate so the loss of lives shouldn't have to happen. Help only came too late. What's the sense of sending free bus services after the fact? The free bus services should have been there BEFORE THE STORM. There is no excuse when you know something will happen way in advance and didn't do anything about it.

Anyway, it was too depressing to watch the news, so I have not followed up with the story lately. I can only understand the anguish of the people who are involved and sympathize with them.

Sandie May Angel a.k.a. Sandie Angel :o(

Reviewed by Monette Bebow-Reinhard (Reader)
Reviewed on September 18, 2005
Nice job, Henry, for this early Sunday morning. Well captured the sentiment.
Monette


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