Day: August 22, 2021

The predicted storm passed over
Just a little rumbling was heard
That was last night and the moon
Was lost in the clouds
Today the sun shines and 
The waters of the inland sea are quiet
Tiny waves moving westerly
The wind from the east moves the
Branches and leaves of the trees
The sounds of nature are present
All of this promises a peacefulness
In the midst of a chaotic world
Haiti has suffered a severe earthquake
They already suffer from the lack of 
Food and water and other resources
There is a continual effort to help them
More killings in Chicago to name one city
Mayor Lightfoot thinks they are only
Peaceful protests as victims are
Carried away to hospitals
The border is still open to illegals
They break the law and are released
Never to be seen again
There is little joy around the world
But we have a new, beautiful day
We think about the world
There has always been conflict
The powerful abuse the weak
Wars are over land or religion
There will be a reckoning 
Accountability will take place
There will be anguish and the 
Grinding of teeth and 
The words please, please will be heard
It will be too late
Chances were had, but ignored
Here, now, birds are chirping 
The sounds of nature are soothing
To our troubled hearts and souls

Stanski
August 22, 2021 ^