Greed, Hatred & Enmity - A Foul Trend

By Seraj Ali

It came all of a sudden, a brilliant flash of light
Breaking more than the silence that had swept over the night.

The roar echoed in the distance and carried on for miles
Witnessed by to many to leave room for denials.

Then came the sound of screams and moans that lingered in the air
The stillness had been broken, with destruction and despair.

It's the innocents that do suffer; they're the ones who'll grieve
They are left with nothing, but bitter hatred for the thief.

The thief has stolen away their loved ones, does he not realise?
For him, a medal of honour, his shiny, well earned prize!

Why has it come to this and who is paying the price?
Should we let those crooked men continue playing the dice?

Sadly, a few are so angry, after having lost all
Their mental state compels them to see the crooked men fall.

The end is inevitable, but what a way to end
Greed, hatred and enmity - what foul a trend!