That was the name of a 80’s one-hit wonder band that released “I’m Walking on Sunshine,” yet the waves that Katrina brought to New Orleans earlier this week and the aftermath of her deadly passage across the Gulf Coast bring nothing but darkness into the hearts of many.
I’m troubled by the rapid disintegration of a civil society with such a rapid plunge into anarchy and violence. It’s got a strong J.G. Ballard feel and, while he’s certainly had plenty of opportunity to glimpse violence and evil, it’s hard for me to fathom how quickly a supposedly sophisticated way of life can collapse into “The Lord of the Flies.” Katrina was a catalyst and New Orleans now burns. Even if we able to stop the flames and destruction this time, will there be some time in the near future where the fire will ravage our whole society burning with such intensity that we will be unable to stop it until it has consumed us all?
I pray this not be the case and wish I could find comfort in these prayers.
Peace,
David