Can't U Weather the Storms"

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Poems in Response to Katrina and Rita; "Can't U Weather the Storms?" By Bahati Osayimwese 9-27-05 © ETBlack.com
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This poetry is provided in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The storms have caused much soul-searching for the nation. The poetry is offered as an expression of the searching soul. Please enjoy. Bahati ----------------------------------------- Can't U Weather the Storms By Bahati Osayimwese Can't U weather the storms? If I make 4UA movie Or a long walk thru the park U may raise your hand 2 thank me From the depths within your heart. If it's a warm day in the Summer U may take a dip beside the beach Sip on a cool drink and then ponder The heights of ecstasy that you reach. If it's a cool day in the Winter U may have cocoa by the fire Enjoy your thoughts and remember U R Blanketed with love that takes U higher. In the meantime in the Spring Would U need ME to keep U warm? And, meanwhile in the Autumn/Fall Would U need ME at all. Would your love go on in ev'ry season Or would it lose its rhythmn and rhyme? When the sun crosses the equator Would your love Fall out of time? The road may be bumpy and shaky As U travel on the path. But, will your heart get flaky As U seek a better weather path? When an avalanche falls toward thee Will U catch each others' slack Or will U all pick up stones Point your fingers and laugh? If your kinfolk and friends doubt ME Will U jump upon the stack? Or, will U open their eyes 2 C I'm striving to get you all back on track? I know U love ME when U R smiling. Do U still love ME when U R cryin'? I want 2 know whether No matter the weather. I know U can WELcome the warm. I know U can cruise with the cool. Can U hold with the cold? Can U COMPlete with the heat To carry on inspite of the sandstorm, Typhoon, flood, eclipse of the sun, moon & stars, The earthquakes, thunder, lightning, Tornado, sleet, hail, snow, the hurricanes, Draught, famine or rain To preserve what U have in your heart As I do my part despite any disdain? If your car runs out of gas Can't U weather? If your cell phone goes out Can't U weather? If your job sends U thru changes Can't U weather? If a loved one passes away (they shall rest in peace) Can't U weather? If folks tire you out Can't U weather? If thieves rob all material thangs Can't U weather? If politicians frustrate all aims Can't U weather? If the news causes U the blues Can't U weather? If your kid is sick in bed Can't U weather? If the world seems to lose its head Can't U weather? In sickness and health Can't U weather? In wealth or poverty Can't U weather? Weather better or weather worse Can't U wheather? Weather good or weather bad Can't U weather? I'll see U thru Can't U weather? U can WELcome the warm And know that I love you. Can't U weather the storm? And, say I love U 2! [ responsive prayer written 9-27-05 by Bahati Osayimwese] Yes LORD. I believe that I can weather the storms Be they hurricanes or other trials and tribulations Whether there be looting, shooting, Collusion and confusion, Lying and spying, All manner of wrongs and disgraces And spiritual wickedness in high and low places. I am but a lowly sinner Seeking refuge from the error of my own ways. In my darkest hour I give you LORD all praise. LORD, the world is troubled And Mother Nature has shown us wrath. Keep us, dear LORD, in steps ordered to the path. Help us, dear LORD, 2 B as you'd have us B. It's written that you will be our GOD If we will be your people. May we B all that you'll have us B. LORD, may our faith keep shining in all seasons And all day and all night. May our love for GOD always shine bright. LORD, teach us to love one another as family. Without each others' helping hands Where would any of us B? LORD, we know how to b cruel. We know how to be impatient and impolite. LORD, we know how to steal and kill in the middle of the night. LORD, we also know how to b kind We know how to comfort those without homes, Without cars, without baths, without money and lights. We need to understand LORD that Whether we b helpR or helpE We look 2 thee LORD for which the help B. LORD, there was a storm called Katrina And another called Rita in which Some have perished. May ye grant they rest in peace For the lives that we cherished. For those of us still breathing Spared from the flood, tornadoes and hurricanes May ye grant we show praise For the remainder of all our days. May you be our GOD. May we be your people. Yes, we can weather the storms And, still know that we love you. Whether the weather is good or bad; Whether we're happy or sad; Whether times are calm or mad; No matter what matter of weather; Let's stay together. LORD, may your love and peace Be with us forever! AMEN.

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