Anu Nayak Poet Terza Rima

The Aftermath

Struck nine on Richter scale, seismic waves so       
                                                                       cruel and wild
From epicentre, shot in circles and created
                                                                     immense terror
Wrath of earthquake, none could escape- be it a
                                                           child or to- be bride

Lives lost, families shattered with every devastating
                                                                                      tremor
Sky-scrapers, schools, heritage buildings, homes
                                                     reduced to mere rubble
Catastrophe of this kind, sent down the spine
                                                      shivers of intense fear

This place lost links from rest of the world like a 
                                                                vanishing bubble
State forces and rescue teams rushed to help and
                                                                save with verve
Shrouded this place, smell of death ; sounds of    
                                        pain- cries, screams, grumble

Reached here, medical aid, food, blankets and
                                              people with will to serve
In fond remembrance, flowers , cards, candles 
                                           placed for souls departed
Prayers made to the Supreme power, to restore
                                                      peace and conserve

These jolts are Mother Earth's cues to remind that 
                                  man is not the only celebrated
Reins of control of this globe still lay in her hands
                             and man needs to stay grounded!!

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Kp Nunez July 26, 2015 at 10:44 AM Awesome imagery...poetry in motion. The reader is there, Anulaxmi! I like the way you presented the lines. It has a feel to it, even before one starts reading. A 7. hugs! Anu Nayak July 26, 2015 at 11:22 AM Hello dear Kim, thank you so much dear :-)Your comment is the first one! am so happy that the poem conveyed the real time aftermath feel while you read it..thanks again, stay blessed and happy weekend:-)