Reader discretion is advised.
This post containts disturbing imagery.
You put your tie on,
Fix your hair up,
Crib about a job that sucks,
And you head out for work.
With a grocery list in your pocket,
Dreams weighed down by responsibilities,
You mask your sorrow with a smile,
And you get on with your day.
Monotony is draining you,
But you know it’s all worth it,
You do it for your family,
As you secretly hope for a change.
And suddenly your wish come true,
Your life changes forever,
But not the way you wanted it to,
You are greeted by horror.
A hot blob of fire straight to your face,
You have no time to react,
Just a chilling shriek escapes,
As the flames eat you up.
Oh, how horrific is that?
I wish them upon none.
But it’s a reality for many,
So many innocent lives lost.
Based on: Life on fire by GMB Akash
While this incident took place 5 years ago, scars like this take a lot more time to heal. It’s something that changes a person’s life once and for all.
A Tiny Request:
Bangladeshi Photojournalist, GMB Akash has been taking an initiative to help people around by providing them with education, helping them set up a small business, and more. I’m sure there are more amazing people like him trying to make a difference, promote them, donate if you can.
Most of my poetry this month will revolve around his photostories.
Checkout his blog: https://gmbakash.wordpress.com/
To donate: https://www.patreon.com/gmbakash
For his books, biographies and more: https://www.gmb-akash.com/home
You are doing what you can do best, by giving them a voice!
He’s giving them a voice… I’m just turning it into poetry. 🖤🤗
What a great way to highlight and support such a worthy cause, Shreya! The poetry is gripping and real. Well done!
Thank you so much, Brad. This truly means a lot to me. 🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰🥰
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His very sad
True..
Thank you for this blog. And, being passionate about the subject. I think if more attention was focused on the realities of life perhaps more of us would take better care of ourselves and others.
True… We take so many things for granted. We hardly ever realise what we have until we lose it. 🤗🤗
I….the poem was wow! And the story behind it….💔
Thank you so much, Ishita!! You reading each and every poem of mine means so so so much to me. Especially cause I look upto you. You’re one of the best writers on WP! I’ve been missing your posts. 🤗🤗😘😘
Most welcome Shreya!!❤❤
Aww…shreya thank you!! I’m soo touched❣❣ I haven’t been posting lately, but I hope to post soon!!
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Truth is brutal and this is a magnificent statement that preaches truth and tears one’s eyes open to reveal what is real. Bravo
Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️