Hayes Davis' poem "INUNDATED" offers a powerful reflection on the way Individuals respond to difficult circumstances. The poem presents a powerful image of a man wading through floodwaters with huggies and milk under his arm, a man who could easily be labeled a looter but who remains, first and foremost, a father, husband, and human being. Davis' poem suggests that, in the face of adversity, individuals must often make difficult choices, choices that others may not fully understand. The poem suggests that difficult circumstances can create a sense of urgency that can cause people to take actions that they might not otherwise take. The man in the poem is labeled a "looter" by the media because he is carrying items that are often associated …show more content…
When faced with adversity, individuals often find themselves having to make difficult choices, choices that can have serious consequences. These choices are not always understood or appreciated by others, who may judge them harshly without understanding the full context of the situation. My personal experience relates to this poem in many ways. I have family members living in Iraq who are financially struggling, and it falls to my family to provide them with support. It's not an easy task, especially as we don't have a lot of money ourselves. However, we know that our family members are depending on us, and so we do what we can to help them. Like the man in Davis' poem, we have to make difficult choices, and we often feel that others may not fully understand the situation we are in. However, the poem also highlights the complexities of human behavior during times of crisis. It questions the media's portrayal of black people as looters and suggests that people should look beyond these stereotypes and try to understand the individual's story. For example, the …show more content…
This is true not just for individuals but also for communities as a whole. In times like this, communities can come together to support one another, sharing resources and taking action in helping each other Davis' poem reminds us that, no matter how difficult the circumstances we face, we are all human beings with basic needs and desires. The man in the poem is not a looter nor a thief, but a man, father and a husband trying to provide for his family in the face of this daunting and demoralizing natural disaster he has found himself in. He is not different from any one of us, struggling to make ends meet and to do what is best for us and the ones we love. In conclusion, Hayes Davis' poem "INUNDATED" offers a powerful reflection on the way individuals respond to difficult circumstances. The man in the poem is faced with a difficult situation, but he remains focused on his goal - to get the supplies his family needs and to