Just when I’m finally ready to leave—
shouting
gunfire
rebellion!
All the separate republics
of Central America
launch a chaotic
jumble of battles.
New rulers
seize power.
Every moment of delay
is dangerous.
The journey I planned as an adventure
now turns into a desperate attempt
at escape . . .
but I’m too slow,
and before I have a chance
to flee
from this violent
man-made disaster,
nature reclaims
her absolute
authority.