Tectonic plates shift,
a seafloor spreading its wings,
widening, ready to engulf.
A bird falls, calls to others: follow
Thousands lay dead on the tremor.
Floodwaters devour humans,
as if to drench the dehydrated.
Everything is moving,
going in cycle
with hands grabbing from an angry lair
at unsuspecting life.
Fish gasping for one last breath
Thousands lay dead on beaches.
Apathy, our own worst enemy
When the volcano erupts: no surprise
as the molten rock
floods the valley at my feet.
Red Wolf Journal Spring 2014, and a fresh start
10 years ago
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Perfect imagery in this.
ReplyDeletenice use of disaster through out...and apathy, yes indeed...nice one shot.
ReplyDeleteI can feel the quake in your words Pamela....this is vivid and amazingly written.
ReplyDelete:-)
Anthony, thanks for that, much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteSo many disasters going on Brian.
ReplyDeleteCarrie, nice to see you and thanks.
ReplyDeleteThis was "felt" and (for lack of a better word) moving!
ReplyDeleteVery powerfully constructed, and so perfect for One Shot!
Kavita, I have been very moved (for lack of a better word) :) by current events.
ReplyDeleteThanks