Thanksgiving

Devastation struck,
A perfect storm for an attendant,
All rolled into one,
Shocked and numbed to the core,
Sense and sensibilities flying around,
Tears streaming down untold,
Seemed like the end of the world,
Embarrassing the ward straight to the heart.

It was then that  few women came forward,
With gentle ease calmed the tears,
Gave courage to a fellow woman in distress,
Rallied around and did their best.

Words fail to thank  enough,
Remembering always with  deep gratitude,
O Madams Zakia,Shefalika,Laila,Mary,Lizzie,Two Sisters and more,
Surely representatives of the faith in the Lord,
Touched  a soul and gave a new lease to life.