Tsunami Terror

In Batticaloa, I lay asleep wide awake
In fear,
the sea sings 
Alarmed by every movement, rustle  shake. 
On the bed, under my pillow
On the edge, edge of the aggressor
The violent waves
A paradise by day
But at night captivating me, capsizing me to the screams of the grave
I lay asleep wide awake
Echoes of the children’s screams
Been swallowed whole by the wave
Praying at with all my might, who will God save?
I lay asleep wide awake, in fear of the tsunami
Wondering my fate
Nature has an army no man can ever make
I lay asleep in Batticaloa wide awake


written after my trip to Sri Lanka
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009


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Date: 6/3/2010 5:46:00 AM
really well written, fears we feel here in Australia I live on the east coast and we often get Tsunami warnings something we have had to learn to live with ... love Jayne P.S thanks for the kind comment on my poem
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Date: 12/17/2009 6:27:00 PM
Very Well written words describing the fears which was felt by those who witnessed the Tsunami. Thanks & Merry Christmas, May Christmas & the New Year Bring for You Love, Peace, Health, Luck and Prosperity And lots of imagination and colors To Your Poetry in the Year 2010 Ravindra
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Date: 12/3/2009 10:21:00 AM
Thank you Reena for sharing your amazing poetry with us all today. I enjoyed the read. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/3/2009 7:02:00 AM
Good write Reena! Good imagery and flow. I can't imagine how those who survived sleep at night! Peace and love, Audrey
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Date: 12/2/2009 2:48:00 PM
Thought provoking write. I know that it must be hard for the survivors in so many ways. Keep the magical pen flowing. Sara
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