Rain In Rio

Last year in August of 2009, I had the opportunity to visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for the first time in my life.  The idea of knowing that is exciting to me, and I'm greatful to be able to say "been there done that".  Rio is beautiful in it's name, its exotic appeal, the beach, sun, sand, and hip savvy style.  But Rio is well known in Brazil for its dark side, the violence, murder, drugs, poverty, and it's decay. For the past three days it rained, it poured buckets, oceans of rain in Rio; causing mudslides, and homes to disappear, lives taken within a blink of an eye.  The sadness from such devastation, of hopelessness, no where to run, no where to turn, no where to hide, no place to cover, and no place to protect yourself.  I pray for those who have nothing, and no one, I pray for the innocent children.  I pray for hope throughout the world that is filled with devastation, and hopelessness, that they find shelter, food, water, and a kind heart to help them through this time of disaster.

On this day, April 8, 2010, I leave you with this poem entitiled: Discovery

Discovery

I want to know the secret to life,

like many souls before,

great paradise.

I want to know the secret to life,

like golden rivers,

and sweet sugared spice.

I want to know the secret to the stars,

in numerical calculations, that created your heart.

I want to know the secrets of earth,

which gave birth to your eyes,

your eyes look upon me unborn,

naked without a blemish or scar

I want to know the secret biology of each species,

from its thought to conception,

the strength and weakness that placed you

near my world.

We are connected to the universe as one,

come discover me.

Written By: Lynette Grant