Japanese Tsunami - March 11, 2011

I hope no one thinks I'm being disrespectful in any way to the people that survived or died in these horrible disasters. I've found it hard to write for awhile now and for some reason reading the personal accounts from the people that lived through these disasters is bringing out some of my creative interest. 

These pieces are dark because the people that are living through them are in a dark place. I try to work in hope when I can, but many of the quotes I'm using are taken immediately after these horrific events. It's inspiring that anyone can see hope after living through something like this.

Again, these aren't my words. Each line is taken from the direct quote of a person who survived. I may only use a portion of what that person says, but I don't rearrange the words. 

I think we can all learn something from these people. When we start thinking our lives are pretty horrible remember, there are people out there that have gone through things that we can't even imagine.


The Tsunami Was Black

The shaking was so fierce,
Side to side.
Is it a dream?
A bad dream. A nightmare.
I thought I would die.

The tsunami was black,
Unbelievably fast.
Washed away by the wave
Right in front of me.
There wasn't time to save them.

Her daughter was washed away,
I have no words.
She has not found her.

This was a calm and peaceful place.

J. Harris Day
2011