SCATTERED PEOPLE – SHATTERED LIVES

Why do we always lie and scheme?

Whilst vituperating the American dream,

Of late, so many fairy tales

I think I am living inside of Wales

 

Nine months now since Katrina’s wrath

New Orleanians still have no welcome mat,

 Federal and State official counsels

Do not comprehend these people debacles

 

For the country that touts the strong and “mighty”

Why the lack of efficiency?

Elected officials accepted no responsibilities

For Katrina’s foreseen tragedies

 

So many promises without deeds

Whilst countless hearts continue to bleed,

Are the promises hopes to be seen?

Or is it just, a “piper’s dream?

© Sheriff Ali 2006

Author’s Comments

“To the people of New Orleans and all those affected by Katrina’s wrath, all I can offer you are words of hope; “Nothing great or small escapes the ordinary hands of Him who number even the hairs on our head. This limit is wisely adjusted to our strength, to the end designed, and to the grace appointed. Affliction comes not at haphazard – The weight of every stroke of the rod is accurately measured. He, who made no mistakes in balancing the clouds and meting out the Heavens, commits no errors in measuring out the ingredients which compose the medicine for our souls. We cannot suffer too much nor be relieved too late.”