Flooding

The water fills up Contaminating around the fragile rooting Nothing holds on tight Grasping hands slip and sliding Away from the hope What can we all do? Something must be done right now The money is sent Empty wishes fade Life goes on while others die Tears cake in dry eyes Clogged efforts are slow Wading through the dark water hoping to avert sharp teeth Natural forces Too big for comprehending Our only excuse Time will not pass soon An exhausting wait for souls whose time has not come Pray for an answer