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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…

The rush begins approximately right now. Even as I write this, thousands of Americans are packing away their inhibitions and preparing to come to my city and go native. They will arrive in the French Quarter…

Unmasking Our Pain…

Although hurricane Katrina never affected me personally, it did affect some members of my family. I have a cousin who was born and raised in New Orleans; he decided to move up here to Virginia and work for the family…

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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!

(I am a mother and wife, and my heart goes out to all the people affected by hurricane Katrina. I wish to dedicate these poems especially for them, hoping that the words may give some comfort to those in…

Special Little Ones