Block 76

Dams and Reservoirs

I always took 

the dams and reservoirs

that keep our rivers

from flooding

for  granted.

Then,

I see on the news

countries,

this time Pakistan,

where their rivers

cause deadly floods.

I just heard 

on the news

of a man with a wife

and 5 children

did not evacuate their home.

they had lived there for years 

and the floods

ad never touched them.

Last night,

the flood waters hit,

causing their roof

to fall on them.

The husband and wife survived.

All 5 children died. 

 What these people

wouldn't give

for good dams

that could save the lives

of their loved ones.

Dear Lord,

Thank you for my being born into a family in a modern country that has the resources  and manpower to protect my town. Both the Eel and Wabash River passed through our town. The Wabash had flooded many times before a dam was placed on it and created the Missessinewa Reservoir. I only had to worry about flooding once . . and Dad was called out with the rest of the National Guard to make sure no one was caught on bridges that could end up flooded.

I truly am blessed.

Amen
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