Tsunami

Tsunami
By Tatiana Pahlen

Monstrous waves beyond belief
smashed into the pristine lands,
scooping, turning into sandy grime
snatched trophies on its way.

No one could grasp the toll
of losses in one day;
prayers turned into dire cries
cries into anguished prayers.

If nature launches another crime
against the human race,
I'll never form another rhyme
to glamorize Your Grace.

While souls are plagued with torrid grief
embrace what's left behind;
the water beast was not a myth
big hearts were poured into Fund Relief
Humanity abides!

January 6, 2004