Carrie Richards Poet Free verse

When Disaster Strikes--G and G

As one from afar, I have watched with compassion
Disaster once more, has come without warning
I gasp, then I cry, yet I'm awed with impressions
How often the spirit, in the most dire conditions
will bring out the best of human reaction.

How hands helping hands, show courage ensued
How hearts heal the bruised, and will calm the confused 
Banding together…while helping each another, 
is a banner of courage, and will hold you together
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Grace under fire…. with honor we brand you!
As you raise to the task, with hands of the valiant
Respect you have earned, and the honor you wear

The sun will keep rising….and crown you my heroes


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For Contest: Guts and Gain
Sponsored by Olive Eloisa Guillermo and James Fraser
7/18/15

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Poet Destroyer A August 20, 2015 at 6:59 PM Wonderful, win Carrie --- Always ~LINDA~

Skat A August 17, 2015 at 3:06 PM Carrie, Congratulations with your wonderful win! **SKAT**

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 17, 2015 at 8:46 AM Wow an amazing write Carrie! Congrats on big win!

Jan Allison August 17, 2015 at 8:01 AM Dropping back with my congrats Carrie:-) hugs Jan xx

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser August 16, 2015 at 7:45 PM Carrie, thank you for joining.. after reading your poem I remember the rescuers.. nice theme for guts and gain..I especially like the lines that started with the word how.. =").. CONGRATULATIONS!~Olive Eloisa

Emile Pinet July 22, 2015 at 4:29 PM Your feelings come through strong and straight from the heart where most good poetry is born and heroes are treasured ambassadors of love. Emile.

Jan Allison July 19, 2015 at 5:44 AM such a powerful moving write Carrie with a message of hope:-) good luck for the contest:-) hugs jan xx7

Judy Konos July 18, 2015 at 8:17 PM Carrie truer words were never spoken. Slammed by Hurricane Katrina we neighbors bonded in tragedy. I cooked for 20 people daily on my boat as my house was in shambles. We sat ate and if they didn't laugh and cheer up I made it known, You cannot come back...dreary we do not need. WOW your poem is spot on...thanks for the memories and glad you are safe from the storms you have recently had...... Carrie Richards July 18, 2015 at 8:31 PM Time and time again, I have watched the resilient nature of people, and how in a world when there seems to only be news of an evil presence, there is more hope, courage and kindness . I have to believe that good will always outweigh evil :) I am so glad to know you are a survivor, Judy, and courageous as well. Proof you know first hand !