fragile life reminders
buried beneath
mountainous depths
mudslides
too close to home
& in other countries
that now feel close
reminders felt in flood waters
helpless lives
with nothing to grasp
taken by the current
nature’s release
that accumulated
from tiny raindrops
reminders felt in tornadoes
hurricane force winds
sweeping across land
far from any ocean
a corkscrew & no bottle
a swirling massive rage
filled with debris
nature’s play things
reminders as the mower
cuts through grass
a jungle habitat
of tiniest creatures
a green frog thumb size
scampering for safety
a hand captures him
release beneath shaded trees
fragile life reminders
© May 2014 Renee Espriu
Image Taken From Morgue File and Modified by Myself
There have been, recently, many natural disasters across the US. In my own State of Washington an unheard of mudslide claimed many lives on a sunny day. In the midwest news of tornadoes and in many other States floods from too much rain. I happened on a tiny frog in my yard and thought of all the lives lost in the blink of an eye and had my eye not caught his movement, he too would be gone. Life is fragile.
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It is sad when natural disasters take toll on human and animal life. Hope all is well in your own world. Happy Beginning of May!!
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Thank you and for stopping by. I have been overwhelmed with work as late so have not gotten by your site. I think of you and your mother often and hold you both in my heart.
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This is a poignant poem and my heart goes out to those families caught up in these disasters.. Yes in but of a blink of an eye.. Life can be gone.. We need to ensure we make the best of every day.. … Wishing you a Wonderful May my friend.. Don’t work too hard….. And like you I am thinking of taking retirement… but those bills too still need to be paid.
Thank you so much for your comments Renee.. … Much love sent your way in your new week..
Today Monday here in the UK is a Bank Holiday for May Day.. so I had a wonderful walk in a bluebell wood.. 🙂
Take care..
Love Sue
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I see I have not replied to this and yes, natural disasters are something that can come in a moment without warning and I do admire how people begin again through it all. I do have many bills but if I can sell the house next year and downsize that may take care of quite a few and living lean right now will help pay some down. I would love to walk in your bluebell wood… 🙂
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Your words show the fragility of life, disasters becoming an everyday event.
Yet the tiniest of creatures do survive, providing proof in the rebirth powers of Mother nature.
Beautifully written Renee
Ian
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Thank you Ian for still coming by. My work has been quite over the top so have had no time to visit anyone. Hope you and your family are well.
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