Hurricane '05 - Katrina

The entire city is in darkness Yet the brightness shines through you People left to get away, in their cars they drove I stayed - flood water is used to flush the toilet I'm glad to have a gas stove Water in the ice chest, tub and washing machine Old folks know exactly what I mean Water is unclean and contaminated - Oh how we thirst No central air, no ceiling fans - Oh how we sweat For days your own means of transportation Is a boat and your legs Ravioli in a can without any heat Food in a box without any meat People placed on a bridge walking up and down Not knowing soon, they would leave their town Bible, clothes, cell phone, charger, license Foodstamp card, toothbrush, children and money This shh... is serious, don't think it's so funny Holding signs wondering has anyone seen us Missing loved ones never made it to the bus Tears we cry and cry and cry Sooner or later the sun will dry Free rent for a month cause now your home is a Dome Sometimes sleeping on a cot really mean a lot Take a bath fully exposed, no privacy for there are no doors Salvation Army, FEMA Pushing and shoving to get assistance is hard I don't know 'bout you, but I got a Red Cross card Three weeks later, I'm back touring my home The water has subsided, yet the smell still so strong Four kids plus one is five, thank You God we're all alive ... and to think the reality show Survivor Does not contain one Katrina victim Thank You - On behalf of me and my city New Orleans, we thank you all! Thank you to the state of Texas and to all the states, thank you for everything! Thank you to everyone around the world for your heartfelt love and support during this time of devastation and uncertainty, for we were completely lost and broken. Special thanks to Houston, Texas for opening up the Astro Dome and Reliant Center and allowing it to become a home for us. Thank you to all of the shelters and to everyone who made donations, volunteered their time and opened up their doors and hearts to our families. Thank you to those who graced us and embraced us. Thank you to those who stayed with us and prayed with us. We are forever grateful!