Apocalyptic

Who knew 
us parting the other day
was the last time in a while.
Closed my eyes and woke up to
Climbing numbers on phone screens;
Who knew 
if it buzzes again
bad news could come.
In the snap of fingers 
Plans made were a call of ideas.
Here I stayed in a foreign land
Home is thousands of miles away
Fear is in the hearts;
Mind is on the news.
Faces in my photo albums
came knocking with cheers and smiles.
Thought it was funny-
we joked about it.
And the worse is yet to come.
Who knew
I'm now one of the many
Fleeing the scene.
Boarded on a flight,
with my heart pounding loud
For myself
And for the ones on the fight.
It's apocalyptic. 
For everyone I knew
never saw this coming.
Till we meet again. 
Soon enough.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Agustin Avatar
November 3, 2024 at 6:08 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace