After the Hurricane

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Wed, 13 Sep 2017
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He stands broadly beaming
by the ruins of his house
that Irma broke to smithereens
and when asked why the smile,
he laughs. I am still alive, he says,
the world hasn’t come to an end,
and that makes me happy, my friend.
 
© Luigi Pagano  2017
Certificate U
Poem
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Comments

Submitted by airyfairy on

The resilience of some of those people is amazing.  This is a nice tribute, Luigi.  

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Thanks Jane. When I heard those simple words, appreciating the value of life and shunning material possessions, my faith in humanity was renewed.

Best as ever, Luigi x

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

So much respect goes out to anyone who can still smile in the face of adversary, such as hurricane Irma.  

Your poem brings to life the importance of at least still being alive and that's a blessing. I just hope many of these people are able to get their lives back. It's so sad to loose everything you've worked hard for all your life.

Glad you shared this piece of writing Luigi, makes you realize how lucky you are to still have a roof over your head.

Jenny. xx

 

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Dear Jennifer, I share your concern. As you rightly say, we have to count our blessings that not only we are alive and we have a roof on our head unlike those poor people affected by the hurricane, some of whom have not the means or the capacity of rebuilding their houses, but it is heartening to see that they can raise their spirit despite their misfortune and praise life. Dwellings can and will be once again be available given  time. In the meantime it is hoped that swift and proper assistance is given to the victims in need.

Luigi xx

 

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