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The Exodus ( Thoughts On Katrina )
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The Exodus ( Thoughts On Katrina ) |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States 
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The Exodus By Paul Wilson She came in the dark of night bringing death and destruction most have never faced Thousands fleeing her wrath leaving behind hopes and dreams in their haste Hurry we’ve got too go there’s no time too waste Mommy I can’t find my Bunny where can she be I’ve looked every place Siren’s send warnings the exodus begins take what you can the rest we can replace Faces of despair hoping for the best traffic bumper too bumper moving at snails pace You say don’t worry everything will be fine But I see doubt in your face The children think It’s vacation time again Sleep softly little angels Tomorrow we’ll be in a new place Where do we go…how will we cope? the worst yet too come lost lives we can never replace Thirty-six years ago when we were young a lady named Camille we had too face Today my children seem lost in the aftermath of Katrina shattered dreams they’ll try too replace The Exodus begins again thousands returning home With just their will too survive hope, faith and courage Katrina will never erase ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul [This message has been edited by Paul Wilson (09-16-2005 03:04 PM).] |
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sweetpoetess Member
since 2005-02-27
Posts 428Florida |
This is so sad. Good poem. Poetry is beauty in words. |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Such a heartfelt write Paul. I too remember Camille.. fortunately I do not reside in hurricane country. I hope your children made it through okay and are able to return home soon. Hugs~Nancy I wait now at the lake or walking by the bay |
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Nightshade
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
The Exodus begins again thousands returning home With just their will too survive hope, faith and courage Katrina will never erase God be with them. Thankyou for this Paul. hugs, Chris |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
Very heartfelt, Paul. I take it then that you and your family were directly affected by Katrina....I am so sad to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and the whole region.  ....jo |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
sweetpoetess...I really appreciate you taking time too read and for your caring reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Nancy...I knew you would remember Camille. Yes my children are all fine even though two lost their homes and the other one is damaged at least them and the grand children are all fine. Thanks for asking and for your tender heart...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
Chris...God bless you dear lady for caring and for understanding. Thanks so much for reading and for you reply...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ |
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Paul Wilson
since 2002-07-07
Posts 4711United States |
iliana...Yes my children were affected by Katrina as I was by Camille in 1969. We found the strength too prevail and I'm sure my children will also. Strange how history sort of repeats itself. Thanks for caring and for reading my thoughts...Paul ~~To share my poems with you is to share my heart with you~~ Paul |
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