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