When Death Struck

When death struck

I was rowing in a narrow fjord the sea was calm
Then rocks fell into the water disturbed the peace I rowed on
Until a part of the mountain fell formed gigantic wave
I was lifted riding the wave and saw a village disappear.
The boat splintered, but I was safe.
I looked down into the village people coming out not knowing
They were dead. I saw them dissolve becoming drips of water
Before they ran into the sea and was the sea.
I kept on walking and came to a valley of roses they know nothing
Of the tragedy that befell the people in the fjord.
I built a house in the belief; here, the sea would never reach me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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De Beaulieu Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 2:23 PM
Hello Jan Hansens, so nice to meet you. I think this house will have a flood when the water rises. havvve a nice day my friend.
Hansen Avatar
January 13, 2020 at 8:35 AM
thank you, Darlene De Beaulieu
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