
Feeling very small
Sitting on this cold stone wall
The winds of Autumn
I can’t breath
The presence of mind
To set the world on fire
Nothing left to lose
White
House afire
Hot with hate
Washed in vainglorious jactitation
Privilege
In response to Patrick Jennings Pic and a Word Challenge #234: Presence
Another dear friend
Crosses the misty bridge
Fog condenses into tears
In response to Patrick Jennings’ Pic and a Word Challenge #168: Bridges and Kristjaan Panneman’s CARPE DIEM HAIKU KAI: Carpe Diem #1575 Fuyukasumi (Winter Mist)
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
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