This is a poem about a visit to the beach when suddenly a disaster occurs! Read and enjoy!

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As the ocean lies above the sunlit skies, I walk on the beach for another beautiful gaze.

The strong winds of the Atlantic touch me so bitterly, increasing the deep chill inside my body.

I look beyond with my tearful eyes to remind myself the beautiful memories I had kept in my heart.

I smile so gladly to see the lovely scenery around me as the sea eagles fly far above the sandy grounds.

The young children of the city lay on the sand with their creative imaginations while their lazy parent’s sunbave in front of the scorching sun.

I laugh upon seeing them but am delighted that peace is lurking nearby.

But I spoke to soon as I see a disaster chasing after us before the glowing sun could end the day by disappearing below the colourful horizon.

This is a disaster that caused several numbers of deaths back in the past and has now returned once again to victimize and kill me!

My eyes had locked upon it without a single blink while the flashes of my past life had come into my mind.

The enormous tidal wave was on its journey for more terrible destruction while the innocent, weak human beings were all escaping for their lucky survival.

However, I stand too late! Nowhere to go and nowhere to run!

Help me oh God, my legs have become stiff! I cannot move another inch.

But as my eyes look above with shocking fear, the Tsunami was over me already and I close my eyes at the very end.

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  • Jamie Myles on Apr 9, 2009

    powerful and sad.

  • Darla Cooke on Apr 9, 2009

    Wow! A very well written poem!

  • S A JOHNSON on Apr 9, 2009

    Wow, amazingly written.

  • Joie Schmidt on Apr 9, 2009

    This is beautiful and tragic.

    Blessings.

    Sincerely,

    -Liane Schmidt.

  • papaleng on Apr 9, 2009

    well-written poem. I enjoy reading it.

  • Miss Heda on Apr 10, 2009

    nice reminds me of the tidal wave that happend boxing day a few years back

  • revivor on Apr 10, 2009

    draws you in, swills you round and spits you out
    heart wrenching stuff
    great – revivor

  • Timothy P Stavert on Apr 10, 2009

    This had a nice flow Shaf and had a great climax at the end with a touch of a question “If you would survive”
    I enjoyed that and will read more of your material

    Best Wishes

    Tim

  • Likha on Apr 10, 2009

    I’m glad you survived to write this well executed poem.

  • Samantha J T on Apr 10, 2009

    Great poem, made me realise just how much suffering the victims of the tsunami went through. Must have been torture being stuck in that position and unable to do a thing about it. Thinking about the mums and dads that were unable to protect their children which is a parents worst fear. Makes you think about so many things dosent it?!

  • bjr on Apr 11, 2009

    like it

  • CutestPrincess on Apr 14, 2009

    Very well written. I like how it flows, smooth, and fast paced. Great job.

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