Lessons
by Alexis S . Ryan
How to love your ugly
Lessons
Ten things I realized after Irma
One - In a moment you could lose everything
Two - the hurricane can unearth ulterior motives for even in a crisis can people still look to pr o fi t
Three - Electricity is no longer a necessity when you are hungry and have no place to lay your head
Four - A locked door doesn ' t always represent security especially when it is lying in pieces after losing a fair fight with the wind
Five - Sometimes I think we take the fact that we are alive for granted
Poetry
by Alexis S . Ryan
Six - Some people can try to trick the Red Cross but they can never trick Mother Nature
Six - Even in a disaster can our foolish pride exist relief is relief irregardless . Especially when the store shelves are being emptied
Seven -When I saw fresh foods and vegetables arriving in Anguilla for the first time after the storm I thought I was in heaven .
Seven -I really think I need to plant a garden .
Eight - I know the statistics are late but just for your information officially there were One in Anguilla Four in BVI Four in St Thomas Ten in Cuba Twelve in St Martin not to be confused with St Maarten who are still counting
Nine - You ' re fine . In a moment you could have lost everything but you didn ' t , let that sink in
Ten - Again I said you are fine , as you are not a casualty of Irma ' s war her destruction so stop complaining and live , give , love , smell the roses , hug those family members , eat the cake , wear the garment , give thanks to the creator for you are here and some people do not have this privilege .
How to love your ugly
Wake up in the morning Say your prayers Make your bed Stretch Brush your teeth Take a shower Remember to put on deodorant
This is not a revolution today leave the car at home Walk It is only a few blocks away
Smile and say good morning to every one you meet Including your reflection And slowly but surely
You will begin to see the beautiful in everything Including you .
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