NATURE’S FURY

POEM

On an unexpected moment

in the thick of night

lightnings followed by

thundershowers

while the people of

the land were  in

deep slumber

an earthquake  of

higher intensity

followed by aftershocks

struck the land

and the earth seemed turning upside down

many a time

took away the lives

of hundreds of thousands of people

and the buildings and historic monuments

came crumbling down

leaving thousands trapped under the debris.

People who awoke from slumber

ran to the open spaces seeking refuge

and as many ran to the neighbouring countries

leaving all their belongings

to escape from another quake

of higher intensity

though it was raining profusely.

Countries from near and afar

sent their helicopters

dropped food packets

and essential medicines were sent

by their men

to help those caught

under the rubble and

took out both the

dead and those who were alive.

The fear of an epidemic affecting

several citizens loomed large

with the rain and hail storms

showing no signs of abetting

across the land.

The rescue operations

which were going on a war-footing

had to be stopped

midway due to inclement

weather with hundreds

still trapped under the rubble.

Imagine the nature’s fury

striking anywhere, anytime

ie. at unexpected moments

claiming the lives of hundreds of

thousands of people

when its resources are  exploited

with its patience reaching its nadir……