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Hurricane Katrina

Awesome power is it natures wrath To devastate all in its path Twisters, winds driving rain Leaves no place to look the same In a way as it gathers pace Never in a human place Hidden killer out at sea Land urge where it wants to be Building strength, gathers speed To destroy any breeds The one i recall in this worlds arena This phenomenon called Hurricane Katrina Louisiana, New Orleans Was subject by one so mean Her awesome might hammers home We are not on this world alone The sights viewed all around the world Natures torture from her living swirl To consternate these Southern Lands The rains and winds spew from her glands The aftermath and splatter view Killed so many, survivors few City blocks submerged and broken A legacy of natures token New Orleans Jazz continues to play Although nature won this day Resilient folks, awesome place Human nature won this race Undercover we will rise But in mother nature we will not despise She gives us life, we share her hope To view her strength, we can not gloat.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 6/19/2009 12:41:00 PM
I have to say that I remember that hurricane. I also remember many others that came through. Mother nature is truly powerful. Thank God that time truly does heal most wounds. Wonderful write. Lots of Love, Misty
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Date: 6/5/2009 6:15:00 PM
"Hidden killer out at sea" says it all, James! And once again, hurricane season is upon us. Your write makes me feel like you were there; it's so vivid in detail and right on target. I t's very timely right now, too! Who knows what the current hurricane season will bring? This is awesome! Love, Carolyn (your She Creature clone)
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