there's lots of water... thankfully, my area is okay. It's hard to believe that many things can be lost so easily. I just hope that there aren't too many fatalities.

Such a poignant and relevant little piece as this deserves recognition, Larry. That last stanza is a perfect summation of how bloody frustrating the human race is: capable of so much good, but so very morbid in its lust for others' suffering.

Take care.

Its pure devastation at its worse and it does make
people angry when some come to view it as a sight seeing rather
then lending a hand..so many have lost their memories and their
valuables let alone lives...I can only pray but wish to do more...
take care~

Larry, a thoughtful write. It amazes me, although it shouldn't how people react to a crisis. Either they jump in and help or stand there and gawk, or use it as an opportunity to exploit. You really covered it all. My prayers go to everyone affected by Harvey.

These past few days have been insane. This storm proved to be more emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting than I think anyone ever expected. It is amazing how strong and amazing people can be, and it's warmed my heart significantly to see people coming together to do everything they can to help. But unfortunately there will always be those people who don't care or just make things harder...and to quote Ben (who put it perfectly into words) prove just how "bloody frustrating the human race is." This is a great and powerful write! Well done and hang in there! I hope you are safe and doing well.
<3 Texas Strong

Fantastic piece and rhyming which is saddening to read. That ending though is just a snippet of the human race 1/2 nosey parkers who don't want to help and 1/2 helpers though I reckon there's more humane people than that but they aren't always noticed.
Thoughts are with you all

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Harvey by Larry Chamberlin points: 4
Larry for me always seem to write about his life experiences and this is obviously no exception. We have an extremely profound write about storm Harvey which is affecting many people right now and will continue to do so when it's gone because of the damage it's already caused and I was blown away by the last stanza because it goes to show that humans are 50% humane helping because of the damage done and 50% monsters - going to see the damage done which in my opinion is interesting as I don't think he meant to but it gives a real perspective on the human race in itself.