Hurricane Katrina 2005

I watched the storm
the tragedy unfold
nothing to do
except be told.

They’re way down there
I’m way up here
they can’t hear me
shed a tear.

I heard about people
stranded and alone
no power, no water,
not even a phone.

Don’t know what to do
but care in my heart
ask God for help
give people a new start.

God help the animals
left behind
abandoned – the thought
running thru their mind.

Let something good
grow from the tears-
from all the tragedy
sorrow and fears.

Poetry by Patricia Walter 2005