James Fraser Poet Rhyme

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.

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Misty Penton-Leccese June 19, 2009 at 12:41 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

Carolyn Devonshire June 5, 2009 at 6:15 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)