W-Japan-An Island Nation of Resilience and Fortitude

A
Chain
lofty
Reaction
Felt around the earth
By the cataclysmic earthquake
Hard to tell the earth from the sky at Shishiory river
Converting the part of island nation of Japan into a floating cemetery.

It was powerful enough to shift the earth on its axis one parking space to the east
To make their nation whole after tsunami
The Japanese need resilience
And the fortitude,
They have deep
Reserves
Of
Both.

It
Is 
The only
Country on
The planet with a
Successful tsunami alert
300 sensors scattered in territory waters 
What is more, the Japanese people do listen, when the government says to evacuate.


Dr. Ram Mehta

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Ninth Place win in:

Contest: Tribute to Japan sponsored by Debbie Guzzi
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Phookan Avatar
May 22, 2011 at 8:36 PM
Beautiful Dr Ram, a tribute well versed , minimum of words with profound effect and In this very fine fibonacci form...Congratulations on your wonderful win in this contest..regards, gautami
Mehta Avatar
May 21, 2011 at 12:34 AM
Many Congrats Dr Ram on big coveted win in Debbie's contest. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
Dietrich Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 10:19 PM
Glad to see this unique poem on the list, Dr. Ram. Congratulations to you!
Osita Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 9:12 AM
Many congrats on your deserved win!
Buckeridge Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 3:39 AM
A greatly deserved win, many congrats to you x
Mannan Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 8:51 PM
A beauty Dr. Ram. Many congrats.
Long Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 12:40 PM
congrats on this fine win. cory
Brown Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 12:39 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Debbie Guzzi's contest Dr. Ram. Love, Carol
K. Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 10:13 AM
Congrats on your win with this very unique entry Dr. Ram-- really liked that you used this form too :)
Soulfire Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 8:42 AM
Congrats, Dr. Ram. I like the sparse use of words in this one - the way they "hit" with power. Cheers, ~Soulfire~
Horne Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 6:04 AM
Many congrats to you : )
Sweetheart Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 5:29 AM
Congrats Dr. Ram on your great win in the Japan contest my friend.. excellent as always ..enjoy luv..
Guzzi Avatar
May 18, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Thanks so much for your entry Ram. Light & Love
Dietrich Avatar
May 10, 2011 at 6:41 PM
I really liked your focus in this one. all on the latest event that shows their resilience. Good one!
Agtani Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Dr Mehta, Interesting form of poetry you got here. I cried when I saw the devastating tsunami. And the way you describe their resiliency and fortitude is awesome. Until now when I remember the never ending TV clips how the houses were like playhouses that were swept by the strong current, I feel for the families who lost their love ones and their memories. You seem to always have kind words for my poetry. I know I do have a lot to learn and thank you one more time. Dalila
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May 9, 2011 at 5:33 PM
An excellent write and I love how you did it and a great tribute to Japan. Alexa
Long Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 4:32 PM
this is very good dr. ram, good luck in the contest I love the flow and description.. cory
Sweetheart Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 1:22 PM
Excellent piece on Japan extolling this nation's qualities of resilience and prosperity .. they will flourish again.. your words are intense and will glean u a spot on the winners list.. good luck my friend... well u stand on a special list Dr.Ram.. u are a luver like the "Sweetheart" so u understand my flow... on my special list..u are number one..first place for your true friendship and loyalty to poetry ..
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May 9, 2011 at 1:18 PM
The Japanese truly are a resilient culture, Dr. Ram. I didn't know they had tsunami sensors. Surely, these helped many survive the devastation. Excellent entry for Deb's contest -- remarkable use of form as well. Wishing you success. Love, Carolyn
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