Millions

Tragedy shifted their focus.
Briefly you existed.

Poorest in western hemisphere.
Two hundred fifty thousand dead.

"Major Catastrophe" they say.
Three quarters of a million children with no schools.

A third of homes destroyed.
"Unimaginable task" quote from new housing expert.
Someone must imagine it.

We heard about the millions.
Q: Where are the millions they've sent?

A: Soon, in our land. I hope.
Imagine that, my brotha.
Imagine that.

 

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