“there will no more food no more water
you must leave now
we won’t be back
you will not survive”

“we ain’t leavin”
this is our home
ain’t no better place to go
leave us be”

the water is black and stinking
the dogs are moaning and drooling
the humans are wet and sweating
the dead are bloated and drifting

“please get in the boat
this is our last ride through
do you understand
you will not survive”

the homes are topped with water
the roofs are crowded with hangers-on
they are not leaving
they are not leaving

cots and blankets in shelters
eat sleep medical attention
displaced
dispatched
recovery

hurricane
donate money
donate time
donate prayers

“we ain’t leavin’
this is our home”