i wish i had a poem to offer something that expresses the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy about the kindness of my neighbors and the bewildered stranded tourists, or the girl who served me hot coffee 10 blocks up to get internet she's from Iceland and worked 52 hours in 4 days and said so with a smile and a twinkle in the eye or to tell of the relief at seeing my brother-in law; late late who biked a great distance to see if i was home or if i was lost and my family, sangha, friends all who inquire and help or words to speak of the kindness of those who volunteer in the neighborhoods, donating time, money, water and food; offering suggestions on social media and the nighttime traffic whistle blower that keeps drivers safe and to friends that saw the stars in the city night, that vision inspiration to the people that work in the dark delis and the fellow making music for anything and to the fellow at the corner hardware that fixed my flashlight i'll be shopping there forever To all of them and more and more and more i wish i had a poem to offer.
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