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One Way Signs

One way signs where roads once were Have lost their meaning in the flood Vacant stares, and visions blur And hope is but a wilting bud The constant whir of motor boats As people try to stay afloat It's hard to find the words to speak In an aftermath so bleak They've lost more than what they own They'll need our prayers and much more To find their their way through the unknown They've been shaken to their very core --

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 9/6/2017 8:29:00 AM

The flood is a horrible situation to go through, I hope that these people wil get back on their feet very soon.I pray for these people every evening. have a nice day my friend.

Alexis Y.

Date: 9/1/2017 2:19:00 PM

Hi Joseph, It is so sad to watch the news these days. I can't even imagine what they're going thru. You are right they need our prayers and so much more. Good thoughtful write-Alexis

Joseph May
Date: 9/1/2017 8:30:00 PM

Thank you Alexis

Charlie Smith

Date: 9/1/2017 11:50:00 AM

Water is relentless, nothing escapes it's wrath. God bless those suffering and you Joseph for your thoughtful words...

Joseph May
Date: 9/1/2017 8:29:00 PM

Thank you Charlie

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/1/2017 11:02:00 AM

It is a sad situation in America...of course...now is the time for our thoughts and prayers...a prayer for each person, animal, and all living things...great depiction Joseph...god bless all in Texas...^WW^

Joseph May
Date: 9/1/2017 8:29:00 PM

Thank you WW

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/31/2017 3:45:00 AM

- Terrible sad, everything is destroyed - They need all the help they can get ... "and much more" - Glad you write about this Joseph, thanks - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Joseph May
Date: 8/31/2017 9:17:00 AM

Thank you Anne...hugs

Arthur Vaso

Date: 8/30/2017 11:46:00 AM

What a great dedication and tribute, hopefully things will start to slowly get better.

Joseph May
Date: 8/30/2017 3:05:00 PM

Thank you Arthur..yes it will be a long process

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/30/2017 9:20:00 AM

Joseph , thank you for writing this. I was thinking of doing the same and I have been praying for them. Well done!!

Joseph May
Date: 8/30/2017 11:21:00 AM

Thank you Heidi...

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/30/2017 5:51:00 AM

The flood situations are worse all around, be it in Houston (Texas) or Mumbai, Gujarat (India). We can only pray that God stops the rains..the last stanza is beautiful, Joseph:)

Joseph May
Date: 8/30/2017 11:19:00 AM

Thank you Jo...

Jan Allison

Date: 8/30/2017 5:44:00 AM

Eloquently put Jospeh and I hope they get the help they so desperately need. We can look at the news with horror but the trauma they are suffering will go on long after the waters have subsided:-( hugs jan xx

Joseph May
Date: 8/30/2017 11:17:00 AM

Thanks Jan, that is so true ...they'll never be the same again.