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~2nd Place~
Contest: Eight Word Challenge - 4
Sponsor: John Hamilton
Judged: 09/28/2017 Eight words required are in italics.

June 19, Entered In The Contest, "Faced With Monsters."  Sponsor,  Anopucheka Gangavissoon

Waiting For Irma

Though surely safe and sound here where I live,
I feel the threat in that hysteria 
seen on the faces of those in her way.
Chaotic, stressful planning: do they flee
or stay; confront this monster on her path?
Long lines for water, gas, supplies, and food,
soon broaden that kaleidoscope of fear
preparing for their grave apocalypse.

Perpetual decision-making stabs
their hearts to yield to plans not knowing where
this wicked, swirling beast will steer its eye.
Cacophony of wind, the roaring sea,
and horrid scenes she's left on her past track,
have spiraled fears as many leave their homes—
a trade for life—to start again, rebuild.
I feel their pain, their hollow emptiness.
Dear God, I pray, please spare them in their plight.
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La France Avatar
September 30, 2017 at 1:18 PM
Sandra, CONGRATULATIONS on your win with this outstanding and beautifully penned poem!
Sinha-Roy Avatar
September 29, 2017 at 1:03 AM
Congratulations, Sandra on your well deserved win.
Hamilton Avatar
September 28, 2017 at 12:40 PM
Great write Sandra, nice to see you in the winners circle again, such a sad situation these hurricanes, congrats on a fine #2 win!
Andresen Avatar
September 10, 2017 at 8:18 AM
- Must be terrible to wait for "Irma" .... I feel their pain me too - A lovely poem, Sandra - Good luck in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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