Floods

Torrential rain falls
Rivers swell, bursting their banks
Floods consume the land

Houses submerged deep
Anguished cries of lost homes rise
Water, ruthless foe

Nature's wrath unleashed
Mighty force engulfs all life
Hope floats amidst fear
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Meadows Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 7:26 AM
A good description. Well done.
Dejesus Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 7:54 AM
Thank you Jeanette.
Allison Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 6:37 AM
such topical haiku Jeanine, the devastation caused is horrendous , sadly houses especially ones built near rivers or on flood plains are at risk, but it can happen anywhere - on our island a few years ago it happened close to a harbour and people were canoeing along the streets where the shops were!! hugs jan xx
Dejesus Avatar
January 22, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Thank you Jan. I agree it can happen anywhere and it is happening now in various parts of the world. As of right now we are on flood warning. Hugs.
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