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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

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Kp Nunez

Date: 8/23/2015 9:52:00 AM

A unique haibun, Dr. Upma. Congratulations! It must have been a toughly judged contest. hugs!

James Inman

Date: 8/22/2015 11:30:00 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

Date: 8/21/2015 10:35:00 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

Date: 8/21/2015 9:03:00 AM

Truth spoken in these winning lines..I am glad that chose this one to read today..Sara

Julia Ward

Date: 8/21/2015 2:12:00 AM

Oh, how poignant! Congratulations on your HM win. Julia, xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Date: 8/21/2015 2:16:00 AM

Thanks a lot Julia ! Appreciate your kind visits always!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/21/2015 1:38:00 AM

Dropping back with my congrats Dr Sharma:-) hugs jan xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Date: 8/21/2015 2:08:00 AM

Thanks a lot Jan! Appreciate your kind visits!

Skat A

Date: 8/20/2015 7:32:00 PM

Dr Upma, Congrats on your HM win. SKAT

Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Date: 8/21/2015 2:09:00 AM

Thanks a lot for your continued support Skat!

Scott Thirtyseven

Date: 8/18/2015 7:49:00 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
Date: 8/21/2015 2:09:00 AM

Thanks a lot scott! So glad u liked and placed it on merit!

Harry Horsman

Date: 8/3/2015 11:26:00 AM

Wow love this form of poetry, and you do it so well..just love this

Dr. Upma A. Sharma
Date: 8/21/2015 2:14:00 AM

Thnx a lot harry for ur kind visit and words!

Jan Allison

Date: 8/3/2015 7:59:00 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
Date: 8/21/2015 2:16:00 AM

Appreciate your kind visits and continued support Jan!