Seeking For Shelter

Come forth, unwelcome, to the daybreak Somewhat like a wrecking ball ready to smash Every little shadow present on its break With the furious wind coming in a flash Shows no mercy and whips a deafening sound For only sturdy structure can withstand It gets off the ground and twisting around Torturing all living beings close at hand A strong typhoon has ravaged my beloved country From horrified survivors spoke their worst nightmare With teary eyes and spoke bluntly Dead relatives lying strewn on every corner Been separated from the rest of the Philippines What though no hopeful message been received Only a missive scrawled on paper been said Hoping the next day could be seen on a television screen Come forth, a helping hand extended From abroad and locals showing fellowship The world voiced out sympathy and pledged Pouring support causing new hopes reverted Not all bring good news back to loved ones A heart-breaking note to say they are gone This once beautiful island of the Orient Now a backdrop of a community so ruined I prayed to Almighty God that they may find shelter upon His grace Noel N. Villarosa 15 November 2013