In the pandemonium
people are terrified
running from the wave
many have died
Little warning
slim chances to escape
avoiding blunt objects
some choose to wait
Attempts at rescue
there is some success
many scurry to higher ground
others to eternal rest
Time passes
warning systems put into place
another tsunami on the horizon
will life win the race
Systems work
people reach higher ground
disaster averted
no one drowned
copyright 2021 Debbie Pierce
https://wordofthedaychallenge.wordpress.com/2021/08/12/terrified/
https://ragtagcommunity.wordpress.com/2021/08/12/rdp-thursday-pandemonium/
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I love this bit, ‘many scurry to higher ground, others to eternal rest’ such a clever couple of lines. The whole piece embodies the nightmare of a tsunami beautifully. Well done.
Thank you. Ocean events have always been fascinating to me. Have a wonderful day!
The ways of the ocean are inspiring. so much power and beauty there.
I agree.
I am grateful everyone survived this wave.
I thoroughly enjoyed your poem. It was intense.
Thank you. It was fun to write. Thanks for reading.
Awesome! So glad the disaster was averted! ❤
Thank you. I am happy for early warning systems for disasters. Thanks for reading.