Penned September 2017 reflecting on Hurricane Harvey
Seems like weeks,
what has been days
So elated to feel the sun rays
Weathered the storm
Anchored in hope
Feeling overcome
Tired and weary souls
The might of the wind and rain
Leaves refuse and rubble
Our safe places devastated
Evidence of all our troubles
Oh, but it is not over yet…
Brace yourself for the final wave
Like nothing you have seen
It’s rising up today
See this tidal wave-
Friends and strangers
Family and neighbors
Going into the storm
Rescues and
helping hands
lined up in rows
Work to do, love to give
Feeding hungry
Tearing down walls
In this aftermath
The storm has raged
But love has conquered all
It is rising up and spilling over
This tidal wave of love
Love is our anthem
Love is our hope
It is how we carry on
Destruction left its mark
But Love has overcome
Stabbing Windmills 