When nature redefines tragedy
and media recreates parody
no recourse have we to do
but redesign our strategy—
form and reform policies
and to reframe fallacies
trying to renovate lives
by relocating those hives
ever looking to rebuild future
forever striving to restore hope.
Deny though she does
a one-way ticket to hell
her first raffle was.
Sought a son
to achieve high
over and beyond
his age and height
hauling him away
forcing, from friends
the mother with hopes
cast him amidst wolves
encouraging greatness
discouraging listlessness
she carved a scaredy-cat
out of a sheer underdog.
