I am not listening
to the stories about floods
they are an inundation
on every tv channel
I have seen waters overflowing
tears being cried like rivers
speechless people
telling incoherent stories
of how
they have never seen the like before
thought the first time
three weeks ago
was their disaster
but here it is again
running in through open doorways
dismissing out of hand
restraining walls
in the city
bargain basement shopping has to relocate
by several floors
bring your credit in a boat
but I’m not watching
I’m not listening
over and over again
throughout the day
it fascinates me
mesmerizing
like a python
eye to eye
or a glimpse into oblivion
it’s just the tv
turned on for background company
the Premier is weeping
for a life once took for granted
swept away
on rising waters
while a commentator I’m ignoring
speaks of economic recovery
there is State to be rebuilt
and infrastructure
will save us all
© Frank Prem, 2011
You are so right about this
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Thank you. Glad you enjoyed. CHeers.
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Well said.
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It’s all very grim.
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Yes
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