Thursday, January 2, 2025

In the heart of New Orleans, tragedy struck,
Bourbon Street tainted by a deadly luck,
Fourteen souls lost in a truck's ruthless attack,
Leaving a city in mourning, on a dark, grim track.

Mardi Gras dreams replaced by terror's cold embrace,
As New Orleans seeks answers, trying to trace
How to prevent such horror, this senseless pain,
Can security measures keep us safe, keep danger at bay?

Counterterrorism minds ponder, strategize,
Seeking to shield against evil's guise,
In the echoes of chaos, a city stands strong,
Picking up the pieces, refusing to be undone.