Man S Most Feared Foes

Natural calamities have been With man since time immemorial; Frequenting the earth's face, Standing as one tall trial. They ravage places at random, So unpredictable; Like invincible enemies, Wreaking havoc so powerful. Nature unleashes its wrath In many forms; Volcanic eruptions, wildfires, Extreme heat and winter storms. Other types are quakes, tsunamis, tornadoes, Hurricanes, mudflows, flashfloods and landslides; Claiming not only properties, But even human lives. All these among others Are nature's way to remind; Man's frailty and helplessness Make his life lay on the line. El Niño weather phenomenon Is another grim warning; It brings extreme drought As well as torrential raining. Nations make information campaigns And disaster preparedness programs; Anticipating possible effects Attributed to nature's harms. Following the experts' advice Is a good way of coping; Take contingent measures, Brace ourselves for what it might bring. Yet above all these, Trust in God Almighty; Whose hand designed the universe, His power is great inexorably. He gives rain on the earth, Countless are the things marvelous; He turns into blessings Man's most feared foes.