Los Angeles a southern Californian basin
Perched amidst Santa Monica Mountain
And valleys of San Fernando and San Gabriel
Second most populus third most visited city.
Alas now bearing the brunt of Nature’s fury
The city hosting Hollywood celebrities
Global iconic city of films and movies
Now in shambles with wild forest fires.
Home to a diverse array of plants and flowers
Enticing Bougainvillea the Pampas Grass
The Poppys the Oaks and Palms so charming
Willows, wooden houses burnt to ashes.
What caused the massive Catastrophe?
A Weather whiplash or Natures backlash.
Blowing winds across the Pacific Ocean
Spread the wild fire and caused ruination.
The weather scientists face a challenge
Wet and dry extreme swings at large
The dry weather dry leaves dry foliage
The hints of impending climate change?
…….. Narayan Gadagkar