Galveston, oh Galveston, something wicked our ways blowin'
Big Ike says that's where he's a goin'
Let us pray for those left on Galveston
Galveston, oh Galveston, high rise windows will be crashin'
Night skies show transformers flashin'
I fear mornings first light at Galveston
With several feet of standin' water
Very slowly drifting out to sea
Afraid of what remains for me
On this beach my deepest memories run
Galveston, oh Galveston, I'm not afraid of dying
Those are happy tears I'm cryin'
Because I'll die before I run
From Galveston, from Galveston
Author notes
Credit this parody to Glen Campbell's original lyrics "Galveston, Oh Galveston"
I wrote this for those who did leave the only life they've ever known. Whether or not it the decision as prudent is irrelavent. I only hope and pray for their safety as this devistating event passes in the night.
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sorry i forgot to give you a total!
Total-45.5
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Title-9 very expressive title
Flow-9 some places got a tiny bit choppy but other than that great flow and it switched up in places, too!
Rules-10 umm from what i can see you followed the rules!
Creativity-9.5 this is something very great and unique to write about!
Song-8 didn't really go off of a song but i got the overall message!
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I'm from Sugar land, which is southwest of Houston, and the hurricane hit us too. Power is down all over the place, and I'm scared out of my wits. I can only imagine what it's like in Galveston.
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My home! My home of sweet Texas! Galveston, is a beauty in it's own right. Something so beautiful drowned in natures fury.. I hope that all is well and you stay safe! my dear sweet Texas battered and bruised will raise up from this disaster like it always does! Thank you very much for sharing.. I pray for you and everyone at home!
Angel
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dude i really liked it i'm from texas. i'm in jackson,MS.
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Thoughts and prayers for those who wished to stay...
This is a wonderful write that just sings.
I also enjoy the Author notes...
Safe return to all...
Many blessings
~A~
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Excellent
An excellent write, indeed. Imagery, rhythm and rhyme are fine. The survivors have my empathy. Thanks for sharing this one. -
AMEN! Gawd, Im prayin ya'll can hold on to the ocean floor, and not get tossed away. . .this is supposed to be as big as gilbert, on my birthday, oh so long ago. Damn, and I bet there're the crazies out there tryin to surf, huh?
That strand is strong. . .that sea wall will hold, it has before. If not, maybe utmb will kick in the funds to just buy the whole island outright. Between them and the moodys, I think they can afford it.
P.S...remember hearing about the hurricane bacxk around what. . .1906? . . .where the coffins were floating down the streets? I always wanted to know if that were true. Will you let me know if you see anything like that? LOL. I'm kidding, but it's not like it hasn't happened before. . .but I still know what it's like, and I'ma praying. Specially for Gavelston. Best thing about that part of Texas, for me anyway.
Mama's in Beaumont, I'm hopin she'll actually get out of the area, but she won't. Damn stubborn.
Hang on tight, don't wash away.
Jin
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Such a thought-provoker...
A very sad, bittersweet piece, and a very good write. I hope the subject in your poem lives in a houseboat. 
And I wish all the best of luck to you. Peace, Cyn P.S. Stay dry.
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