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.

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