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Katrina's Fury
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Katrina's Fury |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Photo by Annie Griffiths Belt Katrina's Fury ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ Brooding clouds hung low in sky, And were rushing fast to shore. There were no silver linings, As torrential rains did pour. Stormy waters roiled and churned, And soon did flood the land. The carnage that lay in the wake, Was beyond Man’s understand. Screaming winds from Dante’s Hell, ‘Caused folks to flee in scurry. To seek out havens in which to hide, From Katrina’s raging fury. Rushing waters staked their claims, To lands not rightly theirs. All was lost in this deluge, Amid the anguished prayers. In the calm of the aftermath, The silence was foreboding. Debris and bodies floated by, With morale and hope eroding. The losses were far greater, Than one could comprehend. And then there'd be the coping, With what lay ‘round the bend. Like the rising of the Phoenix, Brave hearts will conquer all. They’ll put their lives in order, And once again stand tall. |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
So well done, Linda. It definitely will take brave hearts to rebuild their lives. It is absolutely overwhelming to think about the damage, the lives lost, the effect on every family, our whole nation economically...all of it...just plain overwhelming. We must count our blessings every day...this is the lesson...never take things for granted. loveyoulots......lilyjo |
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Goldenrose Member Elite
since 2003-05-30
Posts 3665 |
Very good writing here Linda..almost like a myth handed down from ones that witnessed it..but as we know all too real...well done..thank you.. Goldenrose. Desire for nothing except desirelessness,hope for nothing except to rise above all hopes, want nothing and you will have everything.avatar Meher Baba. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Your highly incisive words show how deeply Katrina’s fury affects all those involved and even those not directly involved due to the vast consequences in all fields. It is this world’s destiny to go through cataclysms of such dimensions and to rebuild the future, thanks to the innate faith and spirit of initiative of many brave hearts. Highly appreciating your touching work, dear Linda! Love and hugs. Margherita |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ Yes, lily jo, it is all so overwhelming ~ but like the proverbial phoenix, they will rise again. Daily I pray for the hapless victims ~ both dead and alive... Love & Light, Linda  |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Dear Rose of Gold ~ I haven't seen you around for awhile. It's good to hear from you ~ and in such a fine fashion! Thank you, Phil! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Margherita ~ I always enjoy reading your comprehensive responses! I appreciate your thoughtful reply! Thank you very much! Loves 'n hugs, Linda |
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Angelheart Senior Member
since 2005-09-08
Posts 754Jacksonville,FL USA |
this wass a very sad poem with that hurricane, these hurricanes are jusst literally tearing us apart, you worded this well and i do thankyou for sharing. Poetry can get you very far |
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froggy Senior Member
since 2003-06-23
Posts 1893Michigan |
I must agree with the others before me this one. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Angelheart ~ Yes, 'tis so sad, indeed... May all be well in your world. EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ella ~ I like an agreeable froggy!  Have a great day! Lovin' hugs, Linda |
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