Received

obsidian eyes that see through the darkness

moving beyond the everyday, through tomorrow

Lights stand before them, piercing them,

and creating a challenge to slither through time

gifts are strewn about the room

so everyone may partake and be quenched

but only the goodhearted may truly see

the Light shines through and carries us all

when the length of it is received

Harvey

water

like a devouring monster reclaiming its territory

from ancient times as the hourglass tips

in galloping strides of circling winds

shouting at the top of its lungs

its venom inching further and further

rising in wicked torrents up to the peaks

of private homes, taking private people

driving them to climb, to cry, to tremble

so many reaching out for a safe sleep

how many will be found in a forever sleep?

once the waters recede, will we find them?

in the meantime, little boats carry refugees

one by one the heroes gather them

aged, infirmed, the ill-equipped to survive

images across the television, we see hope

people stepping up to save other people

in the devastation humanity is restored

and we remember what it means to be human