Caribbean Paradise

Lounging on golden beaches Snorkelling, swimming with dolphins Tropical lagoons and pirate cruises Hidden grottos, skies a sapphire blue Caribbean paradise smashed and suffering Hurricanes trailing tornadoes in their wake Horrendous winds, sea-surges,15feet Millions evacuated, thousands cowering in shelters No power, no food, deserted streets, Storm waters thundering Palm trees bent like elastic ready to snap Power lines toppled like ninepins Roads and bridges drowned Cars and houses floating past like flotsam Looters hit and run. Aid charities on standby Troops defending the homes of vanished people Caribbean Paradise, flip side brings devastation From the skies.