Typhoon

Please rush to help the survivors of Typhoon "Haiyan" that hit the Philippines

Homes were ruined by the howling typhoon

Dead bodies are scattered everywhere

Survivors need food and help very soon

People were busy with work till late noon

They could not imagine of any disaster

Homes were ruined by the howling typhoon

The fury of the storm swallowed sun and moon

Thousands of lives instantly died there

Survivors need food and help very soon

Peace and happiness prevailed in full tune

Sudden wrath of nature snatched divine care

Homes were ruined by the howling typhoon

You can hear only scream,lament and groan

Please rush to them with anything to share

Survivors need food and help very soon

Humans can't be selfish and hide in their cocoon

They need to show humanity to their peer 

Homes were ruined by the howling typhoon

Survivors need food and help very soon

Author's Note

Written as an appeal to the peoples and international bodies of the world to help the survivors of Typhoon "Haiyan" that devastated the Philippines

Reviews

[PearlPoet]

When I read your poems about life, about the things that are happening to us, I feel ashamed for I haven't written anything lately to contribute to this cause.. I am a firm believer that every poet should be involved with humanity, to write about the events that define us as a whole, let it be tragedy or a blissful moment...I guess I just caught up in my on sorrow...
Have I ever told you that your poems remind me of a very old style? Ghazal is the style that would be..~smiles~

[zainul]

Dear Friend,I love your heartfelt words.
They come from a natural spring and cool my heart.read moreDear Friend,I love your heartfelt words.
They come from a natural spring and cool my heart.
Supporting a write on humanity is also an instance of humanity.
So,you are performing your humanitarian role perfectly.
I appreciate your humble words in this regard.
Thanks for the nice words on my poems.

[Vidya Bacchus]

My dear Mr Zainul too true are your words, people need as much help as they can get when ravaged by these natural disasters because they can happen to anyone,and leave us without a thing to call our own.You are very kind to put a voice to this problem.

[zainul]

Thank you Vidya for joining the discussion.You are perfectly right to say that people need as much help as they can get when ravaged by these natural disasters because they can happen to anyone.

[PP]

Very thoughtful write Zainul, a month ago my folks in Orissa (India) were affected by cyclone Phailin. They were lucky to have not been within the direct land fall region however the whole town was flooded. I am thinking of doing a bit of fund raising of some sort.

[zainul]

Thank you Prathama for the spirit of helping cyclone Phailin affected people of Orissa (India).

[MOON]

Heartbreaking loss, poignant appeal for help. Thought provoking write.

[zainul]

Thank you MOON for supporting the appeal.

[zainul]

Thank you MOON for supporting the initiative.

[Daniel Sala]

A very nice circle of thought, it helps to remember that more than words disaster or calamity there and so many individuals feeling and experiencing all manner of things which no-one wishes upon anyone, and community local or global brings us together, especially when most needed. Really fine, Zainul.

[zainul]

Thank you Daniel for the sympathetic gesture.

[Vivie]

Oh my God...This makes me feel somewhat happy inside that someone also wrote something in memory of all those that perished in the Philippines. Personally, I want to say thank you since around me, no one budged or cringed at the sight of what happened back at home. To this day, I still feel sick to my stomach that the ones I had bonds with back there, family, had died. Many still need help and it irks me to no end that the news neglected to mention that ONE island, that ONE island that was COMPLETELY WIPED OUT. No help was being sent there either.

[zainul]

Thanks for your feelings for the affected people back at home.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the style of this is well done...and it is a plea i hear...one of my best friend's husband's parents live in a the phillipines...they were spared luckily...but it is devastating when disasters like this happen...
weather related events...there is no defense.

very moving appeal, zainul.

jacob

[zainul]

Thank you jacob for your compassionate words.

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

This is so sad and makes me sick I feel guilty having a glass of water even a soda cracker not being melodramatic I am telling you the truth is so horrible the little children the adults I hope and pray that they get the help they need soon the situation is bad enough without starving and becoming sick or sicker I did send a donation to the Red Cross it wasn't much but as they say every little bit helps if I were able I would be their hands on if for nothing else but comfort and support thank you so much for writing about this thank you

[zainul]

Thank you Chloe for your compassion,donation and desire to be among the survivors for comfort and support.

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

You're welcome things don't seem to be too much better just a bit I'm hoping for the best for all the survivors and sending my love to those who lost so many and so much it is truly devastating

[zainul]

I agree with you.
No amount of sympathy and help will heal the wounds caused by the loss they have suffered.
But,still we have to stand beside them for the sake of humanity.

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

I find it to be and unfortunate fact that humanity seems to be getting apathetic

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

I find it to be in my opinion that humanity is quickly becoming apathetic I wish it were not so still I Ik will keep hoping and doing what I can here for the people they are our brothers and sisters

[zainul]

Your spirit will be inspiration for many others.

[Chloe..Across the Universe]

Thank you very much I certainly hope so as will yours also

[Marie]

That was such a terrible disaster. I kow the U.S. rushed aid immediately.

[zainul]

Thank you Marie for sharing the information.Yes, the U.S. rushed aid immediately.

[Angel]

My heart is devastated by what I can see from here. My prayers are with the people who have suffered in this horrible storm. I have given my offering, and I know that many other people are sending offerings, too.
Thank you for drawing our attention to the tragic aftermath, my friend. Keep us posted.

[zainul]

Thank you Angel for the prayers and offering.

[Mary]

thank you for sharing this piece with us, by your repetition of the first and last lines you really bring home the desperateness of the situation. Our prayers and funds are with the people of the Philippines. Thank you again

[zainul]

Thank you Mary for your prayers and funds are with the people of the Philippines.