Dr. Upma A. Sharma Poet Haibun

Hit and Run

Hit and run




Crowd on road
Siren of an ambulance 
Hue and cry.......

A speeding car that hit,
and poor man died 
on the spot,
Rather than a rescue
or offering a help,
The driver chose to run.

Lifeless body
Amidst pool of blood
As if in deep sleep........

Blame who ?
Disrespect for life,
Irreverent attitude,
Inhuman behaviour,
What if someone else ran 
After hitting his own dears ?

Introspection
Till justice prevails
Mankind hails.........





Written August 2nd, 2015
For contest "Haibun" by 
Scott thirtyseven

♡Like0

Share 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

Kp Nunez August 23, 2015 at 9:52 AM A unique haibun, Dr. Upma. Congratulations! It must have been a toughly judged contest. hugs!

James Inman August 22, 2015 at 11:30 AM Nice write. Listening to the news last night about a terrorist attack on a train. He was stopped by bystanders, nice to know not all is bad in the world.

Abdul Malik Mandani August 21, 2015 at 10:35 AM It reminds me of an incident in Bombay. A body was lying in the middle of the road, bleeding from a head injury, but life just went around him like nothing is there. congrats on your win.

Sara Kendrick August 21, 2015 at 9:03 AM Truth spoken in these winning lines..I am glad that chose this one to read today..Sara

Julia Ward August 21, 2015 at 2:12 AM Oh, how poignant! Congratulations on your HM win. Julia, xx Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 21, 2015 at 2:16 AM Thanks a lot Julia ! Appreciate your kind visits always!

Jan Allison August 21, 2015 at 1:38 AM Dropping back with my congrats Dr Sharma:-) hugs jan xx Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 21, 2015 at 2:08 AM Thanks a lot Jan! Appreciate your kind visits!

Skat A August 20, 2015 at 7:32 PM Dr Upma, Congrats on your HM win. SKAT Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 21, 2015 at 2:09 AM Thanks a lot for your continued support Skat!

Scott Thirtyseven August 18, 2015 at 7:49 AM This is a great write, a very poignant piece. But I'm afraid I've had so many strong, more traditional haibun entered into this contest, that this piece will not be making my top 20. I will however be giving it a honourable mention, so that others may follow the link and be inspired by your words. Thank you for entering, and making this contest the success it has been. Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 21, 2015 at 2:09 AM Thanks a lot scott! So glad u liked and placed it on merit!

Harry Horsman August 3, 2015 at 11:26 AM Wow love this form of poetry, and you do it so well..just love this Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 21, 2015 at 2:14 AM Thnx a lot harry for ur kind visit and words!

Jan Allison August 3, 2015 at 7:59 AM This is such a sad scene you painted Dr Sharma... and unfortunately it does happen - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 21, 2015 at 2:16 AM Appreciate your kind visits and continued support Jan!