Driving by,
Those who walk.
In the morning,
Engaged in talk.
Gentle breeze,
Across them flows.
Oblivious to?
The trouble for those?
Living miles,
Away from them.
Hunkered down,
On their islands.
A terrible force,
Will hit them soon.
Life and property,
They may lose.
But, maybe the walkers,
Are talking about that.
Reminiscing about,
Blizzards, months back.
Trees blown down,
For days, power lost.
When the sky cleared,
Calculated the cost.
Sympathetic to those,
Their hearts go out.
As Mother Nature’s,
The one with clout.
For me, I wish,
Them all the best.
Once again,
We’re put to the test.
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WriteBeLight (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Once again, people are being put to the test by the force of Mother Nature. My heart goes out to everyone who, in particular, are facing the results of the Hurricanes and flooding. New England has had its share of Mother Nature's fury. I wish the best for all for what is to come in the next week.
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Good write, there is nothing to stop Mother Nature no matter how strong the human race thinks that it is.
Unfortunately, true Goldfinch. It is amazing what Mother Nature comes up with in her bag of tricks. She can be kind, and be very angry. In any event, It is my wish that she makes us slow down and think of others. Thanks again!
A fine write WBL. True what you say, and a purpose, or in part, to make us slow down, etc. The age of miracles is not over though, even if we may only pray in emergencies! We can but say one - or two. See what may happen.
True what you say about praying in emergencies. Great point orchidee and thanks for the positive tone to your great comment!
One more thing - and yet, of course, it's all right for us in UK. We're not there in person!
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I know we can't just 'pray away' everything we don't like, or don't want to happen. We can't command wind and waves. It's futile for us to try to do it. But there's the story - Jesus calms the storm on the Lake of Galilee......
We can pray that we make it through what ever comes our way, I guess. Have to have hope. 🙂
You anywhere near - or near-ish- it yourself? The forecast path of it?
We could get something next week, high winds, waves, etc. Keeping an eye on the storm 🙂
It appears that Mother Nature is becoming more and more impatient with us, doesn't it? Like maybe she's trying to tell us something ... giving us warnings. What could she possibly be upset with us about? Duh!
Ha Ha Louis! Yes .... why should she be made at us? 🙂 Thanks so much!
Good write and certainly appropriate at the moment. Mother Nature's fury will always be with us.
That is right as rain lasergraph! Thanks 🙂
This poem says a lot about you , you obviously have a gentle compassionate heart ....love and peace
So kind of you WL. I was thinking of this as I was driving to work. We had dark skies and just went through really bad thunderstorms which are a remnant of Harvey. Expecting some impact from IRMA, though, but not until late next week. Thanks again for your kind comment!
It seems mother nature is taking revenge for a certain individuals refusal to accept that there is such a thing as climate change - my heart goes out to all those who are and will be affected by such events.
The climate is changing, that is for sure, Michael. Hope you are well, safe and sound. We should be OK, but the poor people on the islands are sitting ducks, I am afraid. At least, people in the US can sometimes escape to higher ground, but not all. The "stuff" can be replaced, but not the lives lost, unfortunately.
Nature has no bias but her fury will increase as climate change continues to fuel her. Wonderful, thoughtful write, WBL!
Great insight poetboy. Thanks!
What can we do but watch our screens from afar?
Good writing on this frightening subject which has already caused some of out friends on mps to batten down the hatches and wait with a prayer upon their and our lips.
Thanks dusk arising. I felt I had to put down on paper how in one part of the world there is so much turmoil and while in others, not. And, I am thinking of them all. Appreciate your comment.
Thank you and nice writing. Wish them the best.
Me too M&M. Thanks for your comment on the poem. 🙂
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