DEBRIS & DUST

By kheldar

Sun, 17 Jan 2010
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Debris & dust, panic & pain
The earth has shown its strength again.
Horror & hunger, looting & loss
Nature's shown us who is boss.
Mayhem & mourning, fire & fear
In a blink lives disappear.
Chaos & crying, heartbreak & hope
A country that just cannot cope.
Old folk & orphans, confusion & crime
Survivors who are short on time.
Soldiers & saviours, death & despair
A sense that life is so unfair.
Rubble & ruins, bodies & blood
The world's response begins to bud.
Aid & appeals, compassion & care
A call to alms we all can share.

COPYRIGHT D M PAMMENT 17th JANUARY 2010

Certificate PG
Poem
THE HUMAN CONDITION
Opinion

Comments

Submitted by Silver Spun Sand on
Well said, kheldar. Thank you for posting this. Tina

 

Submitted by shoe on
A well written piece on a sadly tragic reality, I agree with Tina on this,

 

Submitted by kheldar on
Thank you Tina and shoe, I must admit I did feel a tad presumptious posting this but I felt compelled to put into words the way the news stories made me feel. Thanks again for your support :--)

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Submitted by tcook on
Do see the 100 Stories for Haiti appeal on the front page - and help if you can!