October Hurricane
watching hurricane news
how I long to hear your updates
from the valley of death
patiently waiting
I check my inbox
a black void
I am reminded
you are without assistance
without food, without water
let alone internet services
in utter horror
your authorities leave you to die
blocking civilian intervention
threaten arrests
to those trying to help
unnamed helicopters
hovering aid sites
causing fear and disruption
destroying supplies
watching news from the distance
I am wondering
why
deep gratitude
to fellow humans
groups of great brave people
continue to reach out
hearing your cries
they continue bringing supplies
another day's end
the sun will keep on rising
silent prayers and thoughts of you
from the dark abyss
sparks of hope