Cross-roads

A cross road unfolds ..where do they go?
A country in turmoil -people hungry for each others blood
Sinking souls and struggling democracy 
A natural violence inbred and unleashed
Humanity reaches an ultimate low
As waves rock another town
Politians wear a camera flash crown
A cross road unfolds..but where can they go?

It is felt overseas... the tremors of a natural disaster
Hearts and souls -tears and sympathy
In a blessed month of peace and faith -a cross road unfolds

But where do they go?

Questions with no answers ...the money keeps on pouring in
Are the needy being helped or is the money padding an already bursting account?

A cross road unfolds ..where do they go?
Bewildering and unbelievable...
How worthless life seems..floods bury all they know 
The few survivors thrown food like animals
dignity and self respect -no more 
Hunger and grief so deeply rooted it will be felt into the next generation
If the next generation exists -where do they go?

Where does building a new life for these people begin?
A cross road unfolds..where do they go?

As the temperature dips we pull out the duvet
Iftar for us is variety and peace
Think of others besides ourselves
As we stand at cross roads ...lets take the higher road
Help those less fortunate and help them decide ... Which way they should take on the crossroads...

Comments

Shan said…
Fantastic choice of subject and words.
You wrote what everybody feels like about this natural disaster and it's consequences but in Ommara's writing style which is very unique and extremely pleasant to read.
7:37 pm
Ommara said…
Shan, the comment is much appreciated! A pleasant read for you...now that is good to know! Thanks
5:10 am
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