In smoldering ash
Nothing left but a flicker
Of a life that was
Before the earth’s atmosphere
Became the human experiment
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge #113: Smoke, The Weekly Photo Challenge: Experimental and The Daily Post: Atmospheric
When
Is enough
Enough manmade tumult
When laughter prevails over
Screams
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge: Tumult
My heart goes out to my Gulf Coast neighbors. I want to say that the storm will pass and there are rainbows ahead but right now that seems trite and doesn’t bring solace. The impact of these devastating disasters lasts for years. In the current climate of divisiveness and anger, it gives me hope to see folks coming together and showing the best of humanity under such horrible circumstances.
For anyone who wants to help, here is a link to the Hurricane Harvey Facebook page with options for donation.
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge #101: Rainbows
Evanescent dawn
Pain dissipates into mist
Reflects forgiveness
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge #89: Evanescent and the Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflecting and Evanescent
A time of turmoil
Humanity on the rocks
All compassion gone
Heart hardened like stone
From pain, fear, disappointment
My internal shell
Then this loving face
Acts as the water or wind
I break down and cry
I needed this light
In a time when peace alludes
Love among the hate
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge #73: Love
Please click on the link to Patrick’s piece, The Angel. It is exquisite.
