A Hallmark Card for Katrina Survivors?

I don't think Hallmark has a Katrina card, but if they did, it might say something like this. I didn't come up with it, but I'd like to pass it on to all those around here who feel they are barely hangin' on. From me, to you:

I'll bet you've had about enough

of people telling you how strong you are

and how great you are doing

during this awful, difficult

period in your life.

Maybe you'd rather hear someone say

how much this sucks, how outrageous

and unfair it is.

Maybe you'd rather hear someone tell you that you don't have to be strong

all the time.

Or that it's definitely okay

to curse fate and throw a tantrum or two.

So here I am to tell you

all that stuff and more,

to let you know where I stand,

which is right in your corner.

There's no right way or wrong way

at a time like this.

However you work through this thing

is immaterial to me.

All I care about is that

you ask for what you need,

lean on those who love you,

and try to trust me when I say

that you'll come out the other side.

~ Jeannie Hund