Disater

Look around,
Do you see it?
It is the destruction of Katrina.

Listen closely,
Can you hear it?
It is the screams,
Of those in pain.

Stand still,
Can you feel it?
It is the impact, 
Of a hurricane.

It is up to us.
To come together.
So, look, listen, and stand
And we will overcome!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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