the wind bends trees;
how much more
will it bend you?
the wind twirls leaves;
how much harder
will it twirl you?
the wind rips off roofs;
how much longer before
it rips off yours?
but trees straighten
leaves come to rest
roofs can be repaired:
remember
this is how
you know you’ll survive
This is an excerpt from the book of poetry, this is how you live, available in both ebook and paperback form.