Another Again

 

I almost knew how it felt

To walk away

And disregard

All that i left behind

As I was faced with the

Natural disaster

Of another hurricane

Winds blowing out windows that i sat near

Because i refused to go

Because for this city

I had hope

And as the water filled my street

I saw every memory

I ever had wash away

From childhood passions

To skateboarding in the neighbors yard

Then i realized it all happens for a reason

Had the government

Begging and pleading

That were all leaving

But those like me stayed back dreaming

That only winds would blow him eastern

And as the water filled my house

My heart rate started increasing

So i swam to the roof

Where i could hear myself breathing

And i could hear the devil pleading

Hoping that i would pass

Along with the debris

And i suddenly felt my God

Touch me

Once again

All that i call home

Has left without me

Another disaster

                              Again

Reviews

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Descriptive to say the least. Swimming to the roof? Wow. That's a line you won't find in most poems. This is definitely unique, passionate and honest.

This rawness is what makes poetry interesting. I look forward to more.

[Dani California]

This is truly sad. I am so sorry for your loss, and honestly I cannot imagine the impact of a natural disaster as I have never really been faced with one. I can only feel what I watch from afar... and that in itself is heartbreaking, so I can only imagine what you have been through. I have however, lost absolutely everything I own about two years ago.... down to the crumbs on the floor. All of it. So, in that sense... I do relate.

It was then that I learned material things mean very little, and for the most part can be replaced. True happiness, as corny as this may sound... is found within. And that... is the truth.

I hope your situation improves and I wish you much peace and joy, now forward!!

Your poem has a nice flow, and is well written.
Good job!

[dark and twisty]

very real and raw and touching....nice work..

honestly, hope you are doing okay in spite of it all :)

[Adela Muresan]

Hey, good poem�
I herd at the news about the danger in New Orleans, and I hope that this hurricane was less destructive than the last one for the people inhabiting the city.
The sincerity in a poem is in my opinion the main thing that makes it beautiful, even without all the fancy speech flowers.
I like this because it's obviously flowing from within.

I'm really sorry for your loss, and I wish you only happiness in the future.

A.M.