Disaster
Architectures old and new are tumbled.
Small Japan hit thrice in quick succession.
The bewildered nation deeply humbled.
Nature pummels with a mad obsession.
Tsunamis take all that is not taken.
Failed nuclear plants spread fear throughout the land.
The loss of life so great, folks feel forsaken,
Citizens too confused to understand.
We, the world weeps as troubles grimly mount.
With disbelief we watch each horror come.
The money costs much more than they can count.
They know that it has been a princely sum.
Brave warriors battle on in staunch defense,
For losing has too dire a consequence.
Copyright © Joyce Johnson | Year Posted 2011
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