Chilian Brilliance Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

It is a blessing to witness,
Such bravery and commitment to brilliance.
With the comraderie of expertise.

All eyes were on Chile.
Lifting trapped miners from two thousand feet,
Below the Earth's surface to emerge as if...
This had been scripted.

More than thirty miners had spent sixty nine days,
Without knowing whether or not,
Their lives would be saved.

And as people the world over,
Watched with anticipation...
There were those in 'progressive' countries,
Doing their best to avoid and explain economic devastation.

As TV monitors above and below on Chilian soil,
Were peering to observe...
A togetherness unfold a people unspoiled.

What does this show?
As this endeavor proved to all?
It showed a people who could accomplish miracles,
To solve and achieve what was shown to be unbelieved!

All eyes were on Chile.
Lifting trapped miners from two thousand feet,
Below the Earth's surface to emerge as if...
This had been scripted.

Again this shows what Chilian people already know,
With faith and trust...
No division of politics,
Or economic conflict with a racism exposed...
Were no where to be observed,
When humanity was placed as the number one priority.

And this activity has taught,
A lesson no one could have bought!



Dedicated:
To the people of Chile.
The miners who 'were' trapped.
Their families.

'What a wonderful lesson.'
-lsp-