Land of Misery

On the eastern shore, she knocked on our door
Then drifted away to the west
She then turned north, and steadily forth
With rage upon her crest

As she gathered force, On a steady course
To a land below the sea
Too Unaware, or unprepared
For such a tragedy

Toppling of homes, the shredding of domes
of a wind that relentlessly blows
All the terrain, was flooded with rain
When the lake did overflow

And then she passed, and none to fast
This city beneath the sea
Leaving this flood, which carries our blood
Through a land of misery.


Hurricane Katrina
Copyright © | Year Posted 2005

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Marcum Wong Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 6:39 PM
This is just excellent Joe! I really felt bad for everyone there. For all the suffering, for the loss, and for the terrible aftermath everyone had to endure. This is a Fave for me and congratulations for having this wonderful poem featured! Very nice to meet you through your work. Aloha, Connie : )
Leong Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 11:28 AM
i did hear about that hurricane; sad about what happened. well written and good description too. cheers!
Neumann Avatar
July 1, 2017 at 3:34 AM
Great expression. And the hurricane still carries its legacy. The poor are always the ones most affected. You live in such a great country, but there are so many concerns. Many wishes, Kai
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