These poems are dedicated to all my family and friends affected by the wildfires burning throughout California, Oregon and Washington. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Today the sky turned red
Red as our tractor
Red as our old barn
Sprinklers raining wet hope
Wet as falling tears
Wet as sweaty brows
As we pick, pack, get ready
Truck standing ready
Crated pets ready
Knowing our best option
Might mean losing to survive
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Hungry flames feasting
Nothing left but smoke and ash
Sad burnt offerings
Then hope burns brighter
Looking past devastation
Rebuild is our cry
