A holiday in shambles

NDOU ROLIVHUWA


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We gathered beneath the sun's warm rays,

Excitement buzzing, joyous days,

A family reunion, long overdue,

A time to reconnect, and make anew.

 

But fate, it seemed it had other plans,

A cruel twist, a devastating hand,

A car crash, a scream, a shattered dream,

Two precious lives, lost in a heartbeat's scheme.

 

Our siblings, dear, with futures bright,

Gone in an instant, without a fight,

The holiday cheer, now turned to pain,

A darkness fell, a sorrowful refrain.

 

The laughter ceased, the smiles faded away,

As grief and shock, took their place to stay,

The sun hid its face, the sky turned gray,

A somber mood, a heart-wrenching day.

 

We weep and wail, in disbelief and pain,

Our joyous gathering, now a sorrowful refrain,

A holiday, that turned to ashes cold,

A memory, forever to be told.

  • Author: Ndou Rolivhuwa (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 9th, 2024 08:16
  • Comment from author about the poem: This poem, "A Holiday in Shambles," is a heart-wrenching and emotional account of a family reunion turned tragedy. The poem begins by setting a joyful scene, describing a family gathering filled with excitement and anticipation. However, the tone suddenly shifts with the introduction of a devastating car crash, resulting in the loss of two young lives. The poem explores the intense grief and shock that follows, as the family's joy and laughter are replaced with pain, sorrow, and disbelief. The imagery is vivid and evocative, with the sun hiding its face and the sky turning gray, mirroring the family's somber mood.
  • Category: Sad
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