It Would Be Done Today

At the time public officials did all that they could
As they should

No arguing over turf
Putting the people’s needs first

All jurisdictions sent aid
While bosses prayed

And they sent
Help that went

Where it was needed
Despite the dangers heeded

By the rescuers on site
Though they might be filled with fright

And by the bosses busting budgets
To them it was more than just counting widgets

For they had people to save
And it would be done today

   -gl-