tale of two cities

[brightlywoven]

Some say the world will end in fire,
Some say in ice.
From what I've tasted of desire
I hold with those who favour fire.
But if it had to perish twice,
I think I know enough of hate
To say that for destruction ice
Is also great
And would suffice.


http://www.theage.com.au/national/deaths-climb-to-96-with-more-to-come-20090208-810r.html
http://www.theage.com.au/national/survivors-tell-of-the-hell-they-call-home-20090208-810z.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2009/feb/08/warnings-freezing-weather-death