Inexplicable Tragedy

Dr. Charles Frederickson

Hell-bent almighty magnitude transforming paradise 
Betrayed innocence shelters swept away 
Without warning tempestuous fury struck 
Nature’s epic proportion senseless wrath 

His Majesty exhorts inherent goodness 
Unique common cause peaceful harmony 
Humble compassion preserved for centuries 
Always caring ever-ready helpful willingness 

Inspiring sage monarch urges unification 
Heartfelt selfless devotion genuine concern 
Praying to whichever deity listens 
Same-colored blood flowing through veins 

Battered palm fringe warped reflections 
Andaman sea turtles endangered species 
Dugong threatened existence coral reefs 
Shell-shocked pearls stranded unhinged luster 

Turn crisis into rebuilding opportunity 
Rehabilitate shunned environment pristine beaches 
Togetherness must weather unavoidable sadness 
Looming challenge coping with adversity 

Deprived of childhood unhealed scars 
Most vulnerable offspring remain susceptible 
Distraught lost souls suffering survival 
Guilt internalized grief redeeming courage