To Live Within Destruction

To live within destruction is a nightmare in action
A living maze with no way out
A darken cave with hopes of light
For many a desperate prayer for help 
To be lost within your soul with helpless intention
With millions to come to the aid of many
To be carried away lifelessly
To survive on very little supplies

Managing life's daily task without the basic needs
No lights to brighten the nights dark
No water to wash away the mud
No gas to fuel the common vehicle
With contaminated air to breath
No food to feed the soul
Without means of communication with the out side world

Still to live within destruction is living within the world
To see my babies sweat continuously
To hear their cries of misery and pain
To live without a way to bath, and clean your house
to live in shame of your destroyed or helpless deed
To be misguided by the government assistance
To received no help at all from FEMA

what they don't want you to know is, how many 
sustained damage to houses, cars,furniture,and
others person items, But still was told THIS IS NOT A DISASTER !
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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June 22, 2016 at 9:14 PM
Rachel, well penned. Enjoyed reading your thoughts and words today. *SKAT*
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November 30, 2008 at 6:08 AM
Rachel - Congratulations on your poem making Round One of the PSoup poetry contest! Wishing you all the best in the finals and have a Happy Holiday season. Peace always, John
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November 11, 2008 at 8:45 AM
Congrats on making it through to the first round! Good luck in the finals! Love, Shar
Jordan Avatar
November 3, 2008 at 4:53 AM
Rachel - Congrats on your poetry making it through to the next round – Great Job & God Bless
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October 30, 2008 at 6:28 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round. Good luck in the finals. Love, Carol
Winter Avatar
August 25, 2008 at 1:09 PM
This is a powerful write on a disturbing subject. Congratulations on a well deserved featured poem. Love, Shar
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August 25, 2008 at 11:32 AM
There is so much honesty in your words. Congratulations on being featured this week. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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August 25, 2008 at 6:32 AM
Congratulations on "To Live Within Destruction" being featured. Vince
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August 24, 2008 at 9:10 PM
Tragic thing - congrats on having your poem featured - this message needs to be told
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