Beejadhur Sewumber Poet Rhyme

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This poem is dedicated to those who surred the terrible flash flood in Mauritius on 30th March 2013; it made many victims and damages.

Flash Flood

Brute brown raging water
From torrential rain worse ever
Washing away all on 30th march
Took us by surprise quite fast

The deluge brought bitter desperation
Causing panic through its massive destruction
Stealing oxygen from the lungs of many
And stripping us of our safety

The nation’s natural disaster tragedy
The sign of man’s destined frailty
Brought great Mauritian solidarity
To the families in terrible difficulty

The city turned into a muddy pool
A scar not to be forgotten so soon
Can also be a harbinger of worse 
That Climate change can bring doom.

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J Hamilton Gist April 4, 2018 at 3:01 PM Very surreal...

Karen Edwards-Gregory January 16, 2018 at 4:40 AM Climate change is in every country. The world is experiencing some sort of climate change. I learnt from this one...thanks for the piece. Beejadhur Sewumber January 16, 2018 at 10:26 AM Thanks, Karen.

Sherry Beck January 9, 2018 at 9:21 AM This left me in awe as I journeyed with the uncontrollable fear. Awesome write! Beejadhur Sewumber January 9, 2018 at 10:22 AM Dear Sherry, thanks for your appreciation.

Reginald Telemacque January 7, 2018 at 7:35 PM Interesting poem. Reminds me of the category 5 hurricane which hit my country this passed September. Beejadhur Sewumber January 7, 2018 at 11:17 PM Thanks, dear Reginald. We have been through the flood, too.

Kumkazi Mhlongo January 7, 2018 at 4:46 PM Amazing imagery, you paint the picture so vividly, I felt transported to scene of the crime. Beejadhur Sewumber January 7, 2018 at 11:18 PM Thank you dear Kumkazi. I'm quite encouraged.

Matthew Abuelo January 7, 2018 at 2:36 PM Interesting piece. Beejadhur Sewumber January 14, 2018 at 9:45 PM Thank you, Mathew.

Shirley Rebstock January 7, 2018 at 10:10 AM Yes I agree. We need to take care of God's creation. Many friends were affected recently in Houston and BR, La, actually having to move away due to recent floods. Thank you for your poem. I have read several of your poems which I enjoyed. Beejadhur Sewumber January 7, 2018 at 11:28 PM Yes, of course. Thanks for reading my poems, dear.

Ronald A. Williams January 7, 2018 at 9:10 AM A very grate National Poem. Well done in description, verse and rhyme.

Marilyn Williams July 23, 2016 at 10:47 AM It may be sad to you, but God changes things to make them better. Marilyn Thank you for your following.

Skat A May 12, 2015 at 3:00 PM Do you live in the lower parts of Texas.. LOL..JK... we had a flash flood this morning. Everything is still changing.. love this. SKAT Beejadhur Sewumber May 12, 2015 at 8:51 PM Mauritius had a disastrous flood. It's an island in the Indian Ocean. Thanks friend. Warm people and beautiful country.