
Dear reader,
I am from the east of Cuba where the hurricane’s winds are violently hitting my hometown as I was informed this afternoon by a family member in Cuba.
I am in complete shock, so I did the only thing I know how to do, no, not that (lol) I have to relax.

Prayer for Jamaica and Cuba
God of peace and compassion,
protect your children in Jamaica and Cuba.
Calm the winds, still the sea,
and shine your light on those in fear.
Give strength to the helpers,
comfort to the grieving,
and hope to every heart.
When the storm passes,
let peace and life rise again.
Amen.
As they face the storm
We come together in heart and spirit for Jamaica and Cuba, both standing in the shadow of the mighty Hurricane Melissa. This hurricane, already historic in its ferocity and impact, has made landfall in Jamaica and is now bearing down on eastern Cuba.

A Prayer for Strength, Safety, and Solidarity
Dear Divine Light,
We lift up in prayer the people of Jamaica and Cuba, the families in homes by the coast, the children tucked in shelters, the responders who stand in the wind and rain risking much for others.
Calm the seas, quiet the winds, strengthen every home and every heart. Let no one stand alone. Let every shelter be safe, every evacuation be honored, every person reach refuge.
Where the roads flood, carry those trapped. Where the power fails, let human kindness shine like a beacon. Where fear grips the heart, let hope burst forth like dawn.
Even in the darkest storm, light returns. The sun will rise again over Jamaica’s mountains, over Cuba’s shores. The people will rebuild, stronger and more connected.
May this hurricane not just be a test of survival but a testament to your resilience. And may the memory of this moment sow seeds of solidarity that blossom long after the skies clear.

I will tell you updates about Cuba later because I will have to write more poems about it and I will be on Facebook.
With love,
Eve