Miami Lullaby

 The recent collapse of a Miami condo motivated me to write the sad poem below. 

Miami Lullaby

 

Snug in their beds, they’re all asleep.

 

Some dream light dreams. Others dream deep.

 

Suddenly, they spin through the dark.

 

Shadows follow without a spark.

 

 

Where are they now? We want to know.

 

Worries and doubts begin to grow.

 

Rescuers work from night to dawn.

 

Afraid that many will be gone.

 

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This tragedy has touched our hearts

 

Oh, humanity! Not just charts.

 

We bless the victims come what may.

 

    No one should face this kind of day.