The Aftermath Comments

excellent story poem about a tragedy, very well expressed ideas, thank you for sharing.............10++++++++++

Vivid and touching. You very well portrayed the chaos and clamour.

Your compassion shines in every line of this beautifully narrated piece. The miracle of the holy wind must touch the soul of every reader. Even in the darkest hour, we are not forgotten. Excellent write, Sandra. Love, SandraX

yes, the aftermath of the earthquake and the pitiable condition of the affected.every thing that proudly stands is made to bite the dust and a lesson again that life is uncertain.and what all man wants just to hope are his basic needs like food, clothing and water.

This is a very beautiful and deeply compassionate poem, Sandra, and unlike a lot of poems about tragedies such as this earthquate, your poem focused not on scattered dead bodies or the horrible wreckage of a town or the devastation of many lives, but on hope, that one intangible thing that cannot be extinguished in a people. Though it took a 'miracle' wind to make the surviors realize that all was not hopeless, that there was food and liquids that survived the quake for them to find and nourish themselves and their children with, the fact that hope was reborn with the coming of this wind made your poem a beautiful exression of hope that beats eternally in everyone's heart. This is clearly one of your best poems yet. Carl.

A vividly described piece with a touch of optimism and faith.

sometimes a piece of bread, a sip of water or an outstretched hand is a miracle.... thanks for sharing this Sandra......

He who taketh all giveth also His holy bit...good presentation all through..thanks...10

It was the hope that touched me at the conclusion of the poem, and he also relates so well the terror that is difficult to comprehend until one actually is in this position. You have put a great deal of work into this poem and it shows because of the huge impact it makes on the reader. Very impressive poem Sandra! 10 Karin

'...as though they were afraid that noise Of any kind would bring on more tremors' - a very perceptive and impressive observation. Another detailed, compassionate, and superb narrative poem, Sandra. :)

'Signs of hope'' are the beginnings of rehabilitation for all caught in trauma such as you vividly write of here Sandra - the whole piece is hauntingly presented and your reference to the coming of the unusual 'holy' wind is awesome.....

Simply mesmerizing. Each of us who lives in earthquake country will empathize, as well as those who are lucky enough not to have earthquakes as part of their lives. Straight forward images that haunt, yet deliver the emotion, and the last line with the 'holy wind' is perfect. Val

Have never been in an earthquake and hope to avoid that. But your words seem strikingly honest and revealing about the aftermath. Always the thought of people buried beneath rubble desperate to be saved, in pain..can't hardly bear that thought, have to think of something different quickly. Great writing and images, like a complete painting that lacks nothing.

Sandra, this is an excellent description of the aftermath of earthquake. Terrrible things happen and we tend to think that life was always this way, but things change constantly. The tender way you described how the finding of juice to drink and food to eat uplifts, I thought was wonderful. 10+++++ Regards B ob

a very touching piece..as we, here in our country can relate to this..same situation..we have floods, and it is so depressing. thank you for sharing your thoughts..

holy wind...you pet us there amidst the affected with your fine poem...the wind and the little and intact edibles seem a miracle...a wonderful recap of an eathquake

Sandra, your imagery is excellent it was as if we were looking through someones watchful eyes. I have seen the pictures of this devastation on the news ad my heart goes out to all those effected. Top marks and thanks for sharing this my friend. Hugs David