Woke up this morning on the sound of bomb

Woke up this morning on the sound of bomb

A Story by Aseel

I woke up today at 9a.m something I don’t usually do when I have a holiday but I was forced to wake up by the sound of an explosion in somewhere in my city. Something that doesn't   happen for the first time . I picked the phone and called my family to make sure they were all fine, something we always do when we hear the sound of explosion. Thank god they were fine. I Opened the TV waiting to hear the news and where this happened while I was having my breakfast.

 

The reporter came out saying it was a bombed car in the law college and at least 12 students found dead. My eyes filled in tears and a feeling of anger rose in me. Anger from who I don’t know cause no one knows who is doing these attacks. A voice inside of me started shouting Why those innocent students to be killed what was there guilt

 

I couldn't finish my breakfast. I start to think of the whole matter and as always I couldnt reach to  a conclusion or any answers for my questions. I continued watching the news and the reporter talked about other explosions happened in everywhere in my country.

 

I turned off the T.V and went to study because I realized that this unfortunate events will not last in the near future     

© 2013 Aseel


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Sorry to hear your holiday was affected by such horror. This piece is more prose or blog material, I feel than it is poetry but it definitely has emotion and your voice is clear. On the grammatical side, there are a few small items you could work on.

With regards to the title, in English we would not say "on the sound of bomb" but more likely, something like "upon the sound of bombs exploding/dropping" or "to the sound of a bomb exploding/detonating". You could say "to the sound of a bomb" but if it hasn't exploded yet, it is silent so it is unclear to leave it as such. Similarly, in your first paragraph you say "in somewhere in my city" where the preposition "in" before "somewhere" is misused/unnecessary. It should read simply, "somewhere in my city" because the word "somewhere" is used to illustrate the unknown place where the explosion originated, and whether it is "in" or "on" or "at" a place is unnecessary to define, because we are talking about the 'unknown'. You make this same mistake later on as well, "in everywhere in my country." Here "everywhere" does not need the preposition "in" before it, because you explain that the "everywhere" that you are speaking about is "in my country" when describing the places where bombs have been going off. Lastly, in your last line you say "this unfortunate events" which should read, "'these' unfortunate events" for "this" is referring to a singular event and if you are going to pluralize "events" then you need a demonstrative that is plural.
Overall, your words are very clear and don't feel that my correction indicates anything negative, as to your ability to convey a message. This was informative, emotionally charged and a vivid reminder to someone who lives in a peaceful part of the world(for the most part) that there are bigger problems humans face than what to eat for breakfast.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Aseel

10 Years Ago

thank you veru much for reviewing my writing and really appreciate you correctiong that i will surel.. read more
Astro

10 Years Ago

You are very welcome.



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Sorry to hear your holiday was affected by such horror. This piece is more prose or blog material, I feel than it is poetry but it definitely has emotion and your voice is clear. On the grammatical side, there are a few small items you could work on.

With regards to the title, in English we would not say "on the sound of bomb" but more likely, something like "upon the sound of bombs exploding/dropping" or "to the sound of a bomb exploding/detonating". You could say "to the sound of a bomb" but if it hasn't exploded yet, it is silent so it is unclear to leave it as such. Similarly, in your first paragraph you say "in somewhere in my city" where the preposition "in" before "somewhere" is misused/unnecessary. It should read simply, "somewhere in my city" because the word "somewhere" is used to illustrate the unknown place where the explosion originated, and whether it is "in" or "on" or "at" a place is unnecessary to define, because we are talking about the 'unknown'. You make this same mistake later on as well, "in everywhere in my country." Here "everywhere" does not need the preposition "in" before it, because you explain that the "everywhere" that you are speaking about is "in my country" when describing the places where bombs have been going off. Lastly, in your last line you say "this unfortunate events" which should read, "'these' unfortunate events" for "this" is referring to a singular event and if you are going to pluralize "events" then you need a demonstrative that is plural.
Overall, your words are very clear and don't feel that my correction indicates anything negative, as to your ability to convey a message. This was informative, emotionally charged and a vivid reminder to someone who lives in a peaceful part of the world(for the most part) that there are bigger problems humans face than what to eat for breakfast.

Posted 10 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Aseel

10 Years Ago

thank you veru much for reviewing my writing and really appreciate you correctiong that i will surel.. read more
Astro

10 Years Ago

You are very welcome.
Very clear expression of the existing situation in your country.
I hope such tragic accidents will be stopped soon.


Posted 10 Years Ago


Aseel

10 Years Ago

thank you for your review appreciate it . I really hope that too :)
zainul

10 Years Ago

Reading your story and comments is my pleasure.
A good perspective on events not all of us face daily. A good read, well done. :D

Posted 10 Years Ago


Aseel

10 Years Ago

thank you luke appreciate it
Luke Rawlings

10 Years Ago

You're welcome :)

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