30 Poems in 30 Days-Day 29

NaPoWriMo: http://www.napowrimo.net/ (Day 29, headline)

New York  Times Headline, April 29, 2011

http://www.nytimes.com/ : with 300 dead, a search for survivors,

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I have nil control over my fate

When it comes to earthquake,

The nightmare hits my place

With unstoppable pace.

The floor cracks,

The Building falls.

Rocks crumble,

Animals stumble.

Humans get buried

While rescuing teams hurried.

…

When I open my eyes,

I see dead flies

And wounded mice,

…

Lying in bed,

I learned that my parents are dead!

So sad,

So mad,

About this bad

Fate I have had!

Becoming homeless,

And feeling helpless,

Strangers care for me instead.

Being still in dread

Of this disastrous dismay,

I chew a slice of bread

And wonder

Where is my home to stay.