The Big Easy has big problems
and no easy answers.
It's a devastation
our nation hasn't experienced
ever before.
Four years ago this week
we tasted of the agony of catastrophe.
But 9/11 was but an appetizer
to a bitter main course that has
left us fed up with grief...
and questions.
No wonder the tears that flow
give rise to the belief
that the contaminated waters
of a broken levy
are far from the only thing that
floods the French Quarter.
O Katrina, how could you?
How could someone
with such a beautiful name
wreak such ugly havoc?
You're a two-timing heartbreaker
we will never forgive.
We thought your destruction in Florida
was bad enough.
But you had other plans.
With premeditated scorn
you humiliated those in the Gulf
who gratefully thought you'd spared them.
But there was something in your eye
we should have seen as you blew by.
It was a restless calm that seemed
to wink as though in jest.
And now that you are dead and gone,
the homeless, grieving stumble on
to right the wrongs you left them with
from which they'll never heal.
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PO BOOKS BY GREG ASIMAKOUPOULOS |
Sunday Rhymes & Reasons
Published June 4, 2009
Sunday Rhymes and Reasons is a compilation of inspirational poetry by America's pastor/poet laureate, Greg Asimakoupoulos. In this, his third volume of poetry, Pastor Greg paints word pictures that portray both the struggle and fulfillment that define a life of faith. His repertoire of rhymes celebrate rite-of-passage occasions like birth, baptism, marriage and death as well as the major holidays of the church and culture. It is a volume that illustrates the poet's love of words and of popular culture. The author dips his brush into a paint box of hubris, humor and honesty.
"Gloria and I have been encouraged by word pictures from Greg's pen that have celebrated both our ministry and God's presence in our world." – Bill Gaither, Gospel music composer/performer
"Gifted poet Greg Asimakoupoulos is a dear friend of our family. His poetry blesses, comforts, entertains, and provides inspiration for every season of life." – Natalie Grant, singer/songwriter/recording artist
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Teachings of a Three Year Old... Turned Tyke, by Hal Evan Caplan.
A father learns from the wisdom of his toddler.
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A COVID Prayer
Asking the Lord to lift the coronavirus cloud
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 1/15/21
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Welcome Aboard Flight 2021
Fasten your seatbelts for an unforgettable adventure
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 1/8/21
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From Where Lincoln Sits
Reflections on the insurrection in Washington D.C.
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 1/6/21
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2020 Hindsight
Looking back and looking forward
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 12/31/20
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How Covid Stole Christmas
2020 Hindsight
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 12/25/20
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An Average Joe
Why nativity figurines should wear masks this year
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 12/18/20
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A December to Remember
Longing for a full house instead of playing solitaire
by Greg Asimakoupoulos, 12/11/20
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