Pandemonium, Choas and Hope
PANDEMONIUM, CHOAS AND HOPE
Katrina came in with fury
Spreading devastation throughout
No discrimination was used
When she tossed their lives about
As the flood waters rose
People scrambled to the attic
Crashing through the roofs with fear
Knowing their mission was chaotic
They raised their hands and signs
Waving them in the sky
Hoping the rescuers would see
Their plight while passing by
Bodies floating in the sludge
That used to be their streets
Waiting for their own rescue
Where their souls can get some sleep
Days and days they waited
For food and water to arrive
They huddled together to keep safe
Thanking God they were alive
Distant cries of pain and despair
For miles you could hear
People scrambling with conviction
To keep their families near
Planes touched down on tarmacs
Filled with hope from far away
Thousands unloading goods
Not many knowing what to say
A woman stepped into their hell
A crew she brought along
To aid our huddled masses
With food, supplies and song
She hugged and comforted the weak
Bringing forth her enormous love
Telling all who would listen
That God was watching above
Copyright © April Kersey-Strong | Year Posted 2005
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