Friday, January 22, 2010

Haiku for Haiti

Haiku Friday

Thousands wander, lost,
without food, water, shelter ;
far-flung fam'lies pray.

What little they had
now entombed in piles of rock,
yet miracles live.

Life fights to go on
breath after breath 'spite the odds...
prayers hold up Haiti.




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4 comments:

Stacia said...

"Yet miracles live."

Such good news yesterday about the young girl found alive. What a touching tribute you've crafted.

storyteller said...

Lovely 'ku ...
It's been a busy day for me and I've not heard the good news ... I did learn that Costco matches any contribution customers make to the Red Cross at check out ... with 100% of the funds going to Haiti.
Hugs and blessings,

Mary P Jones (MPJ) said...

Love it! I am trying to take away the good from this: the way people are caring and reaching out.

Hiro said...

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Happy blogging!