Hurricane Katrina

Katrina is such a beautiful name
Much too pretty for a hurricane
When the storm crossed the shore
Lives were changed for evermore
Mothers praying, babies crying
Many lost, many dying
People were scattered across the states
Some lost everything, even mates
Nearly a year has come and gone
And there's still so many without a home
Nobody knows how it will end
There's still so many hearts to mend
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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Mason Avatar
January 17, 2009 at 3:22 PM
Excellent tribute to nature that can be violent and a government that was criminal. Lets hope '09 brings us all the respect and help for each other. Great write here Vernette and a well-deserved selection to be a feature of the week here at the Soup. Congratulations!
Tye Avatar
January 17, 2009 at 11:44 AM
A tragic event that will never be forgotten. Congrats on your well-deserved feature. :) Cheers, Alana
George   Avatar
January 17, 2009 at 7:25 AM
Dear Vernette, So nice to see you featured this week. We will never forget the destruction of Katriana. Great writing my friend. Love and peace, Lainie
Moreno Avatar
January 14, 2009 at 3:14 AM
Congratulations on your featured poem this week...Raul
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January 12, 2009 at 7:58 AM
Congrats Vernette on being featured this week. God Bless. Vince
Brown Avatar
January 12, 2009 at 5:48 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Vernette. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
January 11, 2009 at 2:07 PM
A hard one to forget...people are still paying such a price for the wake of that storm. Well deserved poem to be featured...and a good reminder! ~ Carrie
Winter Avatar
January 11, 2009 at 1:37 PM
A very sad memory. Congratulations Vernette on your wonderful poetry being featured. Love, Shar
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January 11, 2009 at 12:39 PM
So much truth shared in this poem. It was a devastating time, one that will take years to recover from. Congratulations on being featured this week. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
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