Herbert Nehrlich - A Devil Called Hurricane

So many faces
this turbulent devil
possesses,
seemingly,
without logic,
or justice
or fair-play...
it strikes.

And maims,
even kills
with abandon
and deadly skill
and its own
logistics.

Tsunami
shook the world
and the masses
flew into
action,
giving,
grieving,
praying,
and hoping
for mercy.

Shall we now
sit back
and await
the veritable
storm
of protest
and
righteous indignation
while the millions,
now recovered
and basking
in new-found,
gladly-given
comfort,
while they
come rushing
with their own
turbulence of
altruism
and love of
fellow man
meting out justice,
fair play
and money.

Surely,
there will be
no doubt
and not a single
excuse?

Herbert Nehrlich

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