Hello Everyone...

I'm completely new at this whole thing.  The reason why I'm here is, I write poems and I have a friend who suggested I give this a shot to get some feedback on my poems.  I know poetry isn't for everyone and that's ok, but anyone that does appreciate poetry - please I just ask you take a few minutes and read my poem and let me know what you think.  Below is a poem I wrote about the Earthquake in Haiti.

Thanks so much!

 

In Ruins

Written By: Mindy Lee

January 16, 2010

 

Life's so short and fragile, we're not sure of our last day

Let's take the tragedy in Haiti, for example if we may

It's been the largest quake since '84, with a 7.3 magnitude

That country is in desperate need of clean water, doctor's and food

 

It's hard to get to them, crumbled buildings are everywhere

But we have to go and help them to show them that we care

The roads, they are broken, people lie injured in the streets

It's so sad to see this happen, dead bodies covered in sheets

 

All around is in ruins, thousands are buried beneath the rubble

Looters are starting to shoot for food - this country's in so much trouble

So many are starving and dehydrated but still looking for family that's lost

They're not sure what tomorrow will bring, but they keep going at any cost

 

A few days have now passed and help has arrived

Maybe there's hope for families, who through this disaster, have survived

The men will keep digging, until they just can't dig no more

They listen for voices then move the rubble until their bodies and hands are sore

 

Over a week has passed now, hope for survivors is growing slim

As the people search through the ruins, they suddenly spot a limb

A brother and a sister, all of seven and ten

Are pulled from beneath the rubble alive - hallelujah - amen

 

Life's so short and fragile, we're not sure of our last day

Let's not take it for granted, let's live it all today

 

 

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I think that is lovely Mindy- brings a lump to my throat!

It's an awful tragedy that we can't even begin to comprehend..... it is actually just to sad to think about.

C xx

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Thanks for your reply Carolyn - you're right - it is an awful tragedy and it is too sad to think about - but it is reality. I have lots more poems but I just wanted to get the feel for what people thought about my writing. Thank you for your input. Much appreciated.

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Great poem. I love how near the end you give hope. ' A brother and a sister, all of seven and ten

Are pulled from beneath the rubble alive - hallelujah - amen"

Your last two lines encourge the reader to turn something tragic into something positive by reminding us what we have. Well written!

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