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.

[Jess]

Thank you Grand Dad (: THAT'S ALL I CAN SAY. This is more than enough to show how much you care about us here and with my fellow Filipinos.

[zainul]

You are always welcome.my sweet and lovely Grand Daughter.

[Praveeta]

Thank you creative poet for conveying the message well through your poem. Thank you for your contribution towards humanity. I feel inspired.

[zainul]

Thank you Praveeta for the admiring review.
I feel blessed and honored by your heartfelt observation.

[Praveeta]

You are welcome.

[Bob Sherunkle]

Very honest and shows the pain of individuals caught up in an unforgiving situation.You are right about all of us being in a cocoon.We must look beyond ourselves and at the lives of others or we can't call ourselves human beings.Please excuse my photo,this isnt actually one of me..incase you find it disrespectful.No harm intended by it.

[zainul]

Thank you Bob for your insightful and admiring review.
I understand that you have used this photo for some special reason.
However,I will wait to see your real face.

[Bob Sherunkle]

Hahaaaaa...that may not be revealed...we shall see...

[zainul]

ok dear friend.
My waiting will never end!

[Bob Sherunkle]

Ha! it maybe a while.I hope you have the time.

[zainul]

Thanks for the assurance,dear friend.:)

[Judy]

I love this piece - It is brilliant - from a poetic standpoint, it is written with great form, great word usage, and great imagery. From an emotional standpoint, if you will, it is written with a whole lot of strength and power. It gets to the gut of the reader. I live in the US, but have been tangentially affected by the incidents. You bring it even more to life/

[zainul]

Thank you Judy for the insightful and admiring review.
I am very much enlightened by your analysis from various angles which reflect your expertise on the forms of poetry.
I appreciate reference of US.Yes,most countries are being by such incidents.I kept in mind of all countries while crafting the piece so that everyone can relate.
Finally,I like to thank you from the core of my heart for taking time to read and review the work with compassion and genuine appreciation.

[Judy]

You are a good writer and I appreciate and enjoy reading your works

[zainul]

I am humbled by your generosity.
I too enjoy your works and hope to read some soon.
Have a nice time,dear poet.:)

[Rachelle]

Thanks for this poem and the help extended to my countrymen.

[zainul]

You are very kind to write the words of compliments.
I am responsible to my conscience.

[Criss Sole]

I thought this was very touching. I especially liked the line, "Humans can't be selfish and hide in their cocoon." I can't even to imagine living through something so horrible. I was happy to see that you are bringing people's attention to this.

[zainul]

Thank you dear friend for stopping by and sharing your admiring feelings.

[EloisaWrites]

In behalf of all the Filipinos, I thank you for feeling our grief and our burden when Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda devastated our land. You've written it well and you've felt it. It is more than sympathy to make a poem like this that appeals for help and at the same time describe the tragedy that we have here in the country. This is one great poem. and thank you very much.

[zainul]

Thank you for your kind words.
I have shared this poem as appeal in the facebook pages of World Food Programme(WFP) and Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) of United Nations(UN).Besides,I have shared the same in my networks of LinkedIn,Google,Pinterest,Twitter and Google Bookmark.I have also submitted the poem to The New Yorker for publishing.All my efforts is intended for creating awareness of the grave situation
caused by the super typhoon and motivating the people and international bodies to help the survivors.
I felt as a poet that I have a responsibility and I should try my best from my position.
I adore your nice gesture and great compliments.

[EloisaWrites]

You have a really good heart, Sir. I have read it in your poems. Again, thank you for the efforts. :)

[zainul]

You are always welcome,dear poet.:)

[Ency Bearis]

Thanks zainul for the touching write and concern about what happened to my native land. A heart rending tragedy what happened back home, though my relatives was not affected by the calamity my concern still with those people to the site where that super typhoon devastated that area, the regions was totally wiped out.

[zainul]

Dear Ency,thanks for joining the discussion.This is a concern for the whole humanity.Let's stand together to help the survivors.
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[Joiedevivre]

a touching tribute, i was moved by this tragedy as i have many Philippino fiends. Lovely write.

[zainul]

Thank you dear friend for your concern and sympathy for the Philippino fiends and victims of typhoon.