Before
A short free-verse poetry piece inspired by John Hersey’s “Hiroshima”.
Sped the sky, Toward the rising dawn, Joy filled, fear fled, Unknowing.
Walk the garden Listen, Children play Green, green trees Sing their tune All, Unknowing.
Then, An eerie silence Library-like.
Bright Flash Flesh Sears Fire, Scream Panic, Run Stop!
Listen.
