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(This poem is dedicated to the people of New Orleans, especially the police and armed forces, most especially my niece and nephew, who are police there. They risked everything and lost a lot to stay and help others, as is the duty that they took on.)

A wall of water bearing down on the city High, so high that it can't be kept at bay

The masses pull together for strength and comfort Behind their shield of blue and green clad warriors

Protecting and serving as they're sworn to do Pitting their courage and lives against the storm

Daring it to do it's worst, defiantly proud Sheltering those they serve with iron wills

Standing tall, smiling against the odds As the wind howls on and the rain falls so hard