...might be easy in the Quarter, but in other parts of the city, life is anything but. Debris still lines shattered streets, unseen by those drowning in alcoholic floods of hurricanes that are safe compared to the one that roared through New Orleans and the Gulf Coast States. Big Easy? Depends where you are.
The Big Easy ain't for those who bead along parade routes set by Hurricane Katrina, who second line back to foundations that once contained homes, who hear songs punctuated by gunfire, who still wait for assistance by a government that forgot them...the Big Easy? Depends where you are.
"Big Easy, Ain't"
Enjoyed the contrast in this write.
Much truth embedded throughout.
Surely hope someday it will all be better than it was before the Hurricane. Thank you for this write very interesting.
For the reaction of Ms Sherry Heim...you certainly aren't The Storm Spinning but The Storm Kicking.
53 FEMA Officials were immediately sent to Hawaii, to New Orleans? NONE.
To one with broken legs one doesn't say "come-up you sissy, help yourself!!!"
Always its amazed me how people have easy solutions to others problems.
Well done poem, saying what many others ask around the country.
One million of New Orleans can't be that wrong.
Georg
While I agree with the point you make, Karla, I have to ask "Why is New Orleans not taking it upon itself to get things back in order? Other places hit as hard by Katrina and Rita have done so." I also have to ask..."if there is so much poverty that their people are starving, why is the City spending its money throwing a party instead of feeding them? or perhaps repairing the levees?" Bringing it down to a personal level, if I cannot feed my children, I certainly am not going to be throwing a big expensive party, hoping that there will be a payoff in it. It is a big gamble as to if it will pay off for New Orleans, and Mardi-Gras does not come cheap. The city has to hire lots of people to handle that big carnival and my gut feeling is that taking care of their own should be a higher priority than Mardi-Gras. Having lived most of my life in "Shakey Town" and having survived several major earthquakes where things didn't stop rumbling and falling down for weeks to months, I will say that we didn't stand around and wait for someone to come to our aid, we cleaned up the mess and got on with taking care of our lives; for some reason, that just didn't happen in N.O. There are many factors that are a problem for that devastated city, but a lot of them are on a basic or local level. I truly hope that things improve, but if it is ever going to happen, it is going to have to start from within.
Take care,
Sherry
Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)
Reviewed on February 20, 2007
Yep, it's where you are..
Thanks for your support karla...
Exceptional grasp of what the true state city is in. Yes it was a great Mardi Graas, but underneath lies what you so brilliantly write
about! Superb, Karla!
Just isn't fair, Karla, is it? Billions wasted on wars and space travel when thousands are starving and can't even find a job. Nope, it just isn't fair. It's disgraceful, in fact. Stirring write, my friend. You've penned another eye-opener to the unfairness in our world. Certainly not what God intended.
Banging, Karla and bang on. Keep up the poet-vigilante; you are salt and light and shine on in the darkness. May your voice be heard by those who need to act upon it. But we can all play a part by not forgetting or letting the matter rest... TY Kate xx
The day to day, mundane views of this...must be so, so difficult to see! ...And to think, it could of been me...so easily
Keep um' comin'Karla~ We have to display these thoughts constantly so we can know where we all stand in continuing our prayers, contributions, and guidance!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
Sobering indeed. Yes, it certainly seems, dear karla, that that city has been forgotten by our government. I wonder what really happened to cause this. So many mysteries to be solved. Heartfelt write!
There was no accountability by the government and local people for the millions handed out so only the crooks got what should have helped those in need.
So sad how the government done the people in the Gulf Coast; it's a shame! They need help, and they need it now, not tomorrow! Sad, sad write, but glad to see things starting to come backto life in a damaged city; there's hope!
Very powerful write, Karla; well done! BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin sister, Karen Lynn. :(
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"Big Easy, Ain't"
Enjoyed the contrast in this write.
Much truth embedded throughout.
Surely hope someday it will all be better than it was before the Hurricane. Thank you for this write very interesting.
Sincerely,
From the Heart...
53 FEMA Officials were immediately sent to Hawaii, to New Orleans? NONE.
To one with broken legs one doesn't say "come-up you sissy, help yourself!!!"
Always its amazed me how people have easy solutions to others problems.
Well done poem, saying what many others ask around the country.
One million of New Orleans can't be that wrong.
Georg
God Bless
Michelle~
Take care,
Sherry
Thanks for your support karla...
about! Superb, Karla!
Blessings,
Joyce Bowling
Peace and love
Lena
Fee
Keep um' comin'Karla~ We have to display these thoughts constantly so we can know where we all stand in continuing our prayers, contributions, and guidance!
Love and Peace~
Kimmy~
The eye of an eagle, the quill of a hawk, and the heart of a dove.
That, would be gifted you.
Excellent write!
Love&Hugs, Rhonda
I for one will never forget it aswell as the Tsunami disaster!!
Love Tinka
Carmen
Light and Wisdom ...
Very powerful write, Karla; well done! BRAVA!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your twin sister, Karen Lynn. :(
Anyway, happy Mardi Gras to you!