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!!
Copyright © Anu Nayak | Year Posted 2015
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