Although words cannot describe accurately the emotions we all feel, I did my best to pen a tribute to all those who feel helpless by this week's tsunami devastation in Japan. My hope is that its subtle, counter meaning (for those dealing with the havoc wreaked by addiction) comes through as well. I'm not sure if I was successful or not but do know that this is from the heart. (I may end up tweaking it later but will publish for now as Thursday is a work day for me.)
Additionally, for a 1st hand account from a fellow blogger on the front-lines, please visit Jen at Hamster Central. Thank you.
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waltzing past weeping willows
beyond the wailing wall
worn bare by wayward winds
whispering wanton call
towards the water’s edge
where ocean wanes then rise
wandering through the wreckage
wary, watchful, and wise
witness to those who wallow
in their own despair and woe
wishing for a wand to wield
to ease the wretched flow
turning westward, homeward bound
no longer able to withstand
for watermark still surges
laying waste an eastern land
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