Monday, October 22, 2007

A doubting fire

Its been about two days now. San Diego is literally burning up. Its the talk of the town now, all over the news, people talk about it all over the streets. Its as if the world were about to end. Its affecting all of us, not just in a useless irritating way because I swear these dry lips are going to murder me. It makes students scream in joy because school wont be in session. I believe thats kind a pro and very exciting indeed for a student and maybe even teachers. But the thing is that many people are being affected. Houses burn down, mothers worry and fathers too. It seems that its like a flu, it flys through all of us eventually and makes us sneeze with worry or anticipation. The people who are there, in the fire feeling that heat that makes you feel hopeless, please know that you are not alone. Look at the fire fighters, they are risking their lives to help us. Theres people all over the county and even outside of it donating helpful items. The thing is that regardless of our races and differences unintentionally in the end we help eachother because we are all part of the same unit. When you look at those burning trees and homes, when you hear the howl of the fire and find yourself in an empty street that seems like the world will end, know its not. Trust me, people care and if you look for it you will find help.

1 comment:

K. Flewelling said...

Last week was such a paradox -- to be glad that you had a "break," but also, it wasn't very much like a "rest" because of the entire city burning down.. and ash and smoke in the air. My throat is still sore because I did not drink enough water last week.

Thanks for your thoughts, Robert. Sincerely.