RELIEVED OF KATRINA
Defying nature’s fury
we hunkered down
and waited out the storm
Sighing relief by sunset
we went to bed
and dreamed of clearing skies
Waking to rising water
we climbed the stairs
and hoped for no higher
Fleeing the rising dark tide
we stretched above
and moved to the attic
Cursing the cold wet darkness
we pried the roof
and clambered for our lives
Seeing chaos at daybreak
we grieved for all
and gave thanks we were spared
Anticipating rescue
we searched the skies
and watched for signs of help
Passing time on the rooftop
we huddled close
and talked of rebuilding
Growing thirsty and hungry
we would grumble
and complain of delays
Waiting longer--into days
we grew desperate
and despaired surviving
Looking up, at last they came
we rose as one
and numbly whirled away
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