Troubled waters...Tsunami

For aeons of time unknown
------You are the witness lone;
With umpteen creatures extinct
------You had a rapport distinct

Terra's lion's share
------Nurturing love and care;
Reaping what you bear
------We live at your shore

Altruistic and always deary
------Why this abrupt act of fury?
Benevolent an asset
------Why on earth you beset?

Wuthering waves
------Withered lives;
Gushing storms
------Effaced homes

Truly-

Time and tide
------Waited for none...

Bereaved of belongings
------Deprived of dear ones;
Even our kids small
------For no misdeeds big

In pain and strain
------We mourn in vain;
Of hue and cry
------Our eyes are dry

Generous like an ocean
------We will teach never;
Vibrant like a wave
------Will we preach ever?

Oh God!
Is this earth or earthly hell?
------Where else can we safely dwell?
Why this wrath wrought on us?
------On whom lies the whole onus?

May divine love fill our hearts
------The only cure for all our hurts;
We all pray as craving souls
------For your grace surely heals

No more to say
------Lead us your way!

P.S.:The tragic spell cast by Tsunami has victimised lakhs of our brethren in its deadly run. This poem is a tribute to the people, bereaved of their kith and kin, homes and possesions. Let us pray for those who left us. Let us contribute for those who are left with. I do thank my brother Mr. R. Maruthachala Murthy, for tweaking this poem with valuable inputs. I've submitted this poem in Voicesnet.org.

02/19/2005: A good news from the people at Voicesnet! This poem has been selected for publication in
'The VoicesNet Anthology International Poetry Competition books' for this quarter, going to press on 6/1/2005. Rewards and recognitions do inspire!