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Leaves to rake, grass to cut, weeds to pull\r\nNew Orleans, Biloxi, Waveland\r\nBooks to read, plans to write, groups to lead\r\nSt. Bernard Parish, Slidell, Gulfport\r\n\r\nHouse to clean, clothes to wash, dog to…

September List

1. Nathan\'s Story\r\n\r\nThe hammerhead cruises Bourbon Street at night\r\nIts blunt head abruptly shifts\r\nWith no regard for rhythm\r\nIt sniffs cantankerous at saxophones\r\nSwallows whole the fast-food…

Dirge for New…

Where were you when I had tears in my eyes\r\nNo one there to hear my pleading cries\r\n\r\nWhere were you after Katrina came\r\nWhen I was trapped on my roof in the pouring rain\r\n\r\nWhere were you when the levee…

Katrina\'s Nightmare

The tears they flowed like the rain as the TV began to show\r\nThe devastation and the havoc of the world that you once did know\r\n\r\nThe waters covering your cities and taking the ones you love\r\nThe cries in anger…

Katrina Took Its…

Hello my friend\r\nI can see by the look in your eyes you\'re tired\r\nTired of trying\r\nTired of this world\r\n\r\nThe pain and suffering is too deep\r\nTied up to my knees to my head in worries\r\nFull of trouble I…

Something In You

Parade of instruments going by\r\nSuch melancholy as I\'ve e\'er heard\r\nNot a word, just slowed gestures\r\nAnd slurred music, sadness bestirred\r\n\r\nI think I\'ll stand nigh and cry a tear\r\nAnd watch the mourners…

I Hear Music...

You think you are in charge\r\nYou don\'t even have a clue\r\nWalking around here full of sin\r\nDoing whatever it is you want to do\r\n\r\nBut, ahhhh, now your eyes have been opened\r\nAnd now you finally see\r\nThat…

You Think You Are In…

Sometimes things happen\r\nThat totally change our life\r\nBut the Lord is with us\r\nIn these times of strife\r\n\r\nHe feels our pain\r\nAs we grope to understand\r\nYesterday we thought as a child\r\nToday we must…

Sometimes

So what remains of us\r\nWhen nothing remains\r\nWho are we after all\r\nAfter all the strong rain\r\n\r\nWho are we when frightened\r\nWhen down on our knees\r\nIs it only then that we\r\nSay, \"God help me,…

Her Name is Katrina

Oh Katrina...\r\nA storm which we feared\r\nYou came to us and conquered\r\nYour fury was magnificent\r\nBut your scorn left us deficient\r\n\r\nOh Katrina...\r\nYou filled the bowl up\r\nLeft us no grub to…

Oh KATRINA!