"We Reap What We Sow" - Japans Tsunami and the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster 2011

The recent nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan in the wake of the recent earthquakes and tsunami shows what folly man has to think that he can contain the power of nuclear energy.

"We Reap What We Sow" - Japans Tsunami and the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster 2011

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The recent nuclear disaster in Fukushima, Japan in the wake of the recent earthquakes and tsunami shows what folly man has to think that he can contain forever and in all eventualities the power of nuclear energy.

No one thought of the force of a tsunami wave breaking the cooling system on the nuclear power plant, the subsequent meltdown and the global nuclear crises since.

A world in horror
Looked as millions just perished
Neath a mushroom cloud

Civilians must die
Decree generals high to save
Their soldiers lives

That was then: Japan
Rose from the ashes again
Leader of the world.

Far away Ukraine
Fifty years later they saw
Nuclear catastrophe

But not act of war
So feared at the time, rather
The folly of man

Who thought he'd contain
The force of nature too strong
When atoms are split.

Twenty five years passed
Japan the theater again
For mans arrogance

Tsunami came strong
Broke up the cooling system
Disaster strikes.

Man gauged for all things
Bar power of big waves
And pipes frailty.

And through arrogance
And folly that man is strong
He will soon perish

You do not play God
With what you cannot control
Don't play with fire child.

For all of your brains
You are but a child, a fool
When compared to God.

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Reviews

[SpeedyHobbit Armstrong]

This is really amazing and beautiful. Whatever one's beliefs, whether they believe in a god or goddess, more than one, are questioning, or believe there is no higher power, this really emphasizes the dangers of assuming humankind can completely override nature or the higher pwoer

[FelicityAllona]

This is such a wonderful piece of art.
The ending is beautiful and remarkable. :))

[The Random Writings Of ..]

WOW! The ending really came down strong here. We are not God, and we should not play with what we cannot control. Very tragic time for Japan, we have friends over there. This piece however really showed a different side of the tragedy. Yes a natural one occurred, but what we are are essentially creating will only make it worse, hence - We Reap What We Sow. Very Powerful.

[TL Boehm]

As a "Cold war child" whose daddy worked on missiles for the Air Force this piece struck a deep chord within me. A powerful and real write, Tomas. Well done.

[Sarah Ott]

this very nicely constructed and sends a strong message. i appreciate your wisdom. thank you

[Sarah]

I like the idea here - that humans shouldn't try to control things that are bigger than them. We let our thirst for power hurt us sometimes, don't we? It's interesting to write about Japan's earthquake & nuclear meltdown, since, although the damage was horrible, it might have been a lot worse had Japan not taken the preparations it did. I'm currently living in Japan and I know this is a strong country that can rebuild itself from the ashes, as you say. Well, I'm getting off topic, aren't I....I did like the general theme of this poem, although the topic is a little touchy with so many lost lives, isn't it?

[Rose Kelly]

Good poem, well written about a very interesting topic. I'd love to read a short story on the subject.

[alternative_be]

Dear Tomas,
You have beaten me to it, I wanted to write about Japan and the nuclear disaster as well... In the aftermath of all the disasters taking place after March 11th I watch NHK World English by satellite TV, on a nearly daily basis. Only yesterday Japan was struck by a powerful earthquake again! Man will never learn it seems, we are part of nature, we should cherish nature not try to master it! As Chris states underneath, the USA has a lot to answer for but also private companies like General Electric and Toshiba which designed the plants.