Earthquake

• Ishrat Kaur, Grade 11
• Poetry
• 2017

I embark deep below the land, as I sway and swing
I imitate my friend air, dancing while playing
Mother nature embraced me and warned me saying
“Stay away from humans for destruction they bring”
One fine day, I stole a glimpse of life on earth
I decide curiously it must be worth
Collapsed structures, men wandering here and there Suddenly, I hear a truth I couldn’t bear
“This earthquake ruined my life,How could you
Kill my innocent kids and wife? What should I do?”
Mother nature hugged me tight," you my dearest son
Humans instead a headache, no wrong you ever did”
You are natural but they are not
You don't deserve guilt and distraught
Dear, you live for a reason, just always know
Earthquake don’t kill people Man-made buildings do”