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Granfell Tower

Granfell tower is a symbol A charred monument of loss A bombed churches vaulted ceiling. It is our grief;our heavy cross. A scarlet tongue licks the ashes. Who unleashed this hydra 's desire? A black breath incinerates all. Who released its inhuman fire? The once laughter of our children; The family singing at a celebration; Now we hear the emergency siren; Now the roar of conflagration. Voices echo of eternity; We still wail and weep endlessly Tearing us apart with tragedy Now holding each other mournfully. Who is to blame for this tragic shame: The government's policy? The contactors' money game? Or the Council's complicity? The community must be answered! A phoenix will emerge from this flame; A voice together to eradicate the shame!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2017




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