Chaos in Haiti
Midst rumbling and much shaking,
The groaning earth gave way,
Unleashing chaos and heartbreak,
For poor Haiti on that fateful day.
The actual tremors only lasted,
Fifteen seconds, not much more,
But the ensuing devastation,
Looked more like all out war.
Most buildings lay in ruins,
Many loved ones disappeared,
The loss of life and injured,
Are so much more than feared.
A sense of total isolation,
A desperate need for urgent aid,
The world responded instantaneously,
Uniting to join in this crusade.
Though this country is so near us,
It might as well be moons away,
Getting help to those who need it,
Seems fraught with far too much delay!
Things must be worked out soon,
Water, food, and medical care,
These most essential basic needs,
Are the first things that should be there!
The chaos will need undoing,
A sense of peace must be restored,
And, for all these poor suffering souls,
Their mental health cannot be ignored!
Our support must remain ongoing,
As the Haitians move on to rebuild,
With a sense of community and spirit,
We can help see their hopes are fulfilled.
Carmen Henesy
Copyright (c) 2009 by Carmen Henesy
All rights reserved.
