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‘DESTINY’ THY NAME! (A poem that narrates a tragic boat accident in one of the Maldivian Islands)
‘DESTINY’ THY NAME! (A poem that narrates a tragic boat accident in one of the Maldivian Islands)
The ominous threat never loomed large; when they looked up, the sky just renewed;
Seemed to look, like any other day; just like, a normal day.
They had prepared well in advance to watch the match, of their lives!
Hundreds in numbers they turned up at once, and hurried to, the football court.
It wasn’t a ‘World Cup’ football match for the football crazy fans;
But a zonal selection round; yet they surged for a valiant win.
Young and old forgot their stage; men and women irrespective of age,
Yelled and hooted as the match progressed.
Never they knew what was in store; come what may, they cheered their team;
The game was lost, when the referee blew!
The team just made a quiet exit, not knowing it was death’s trap!
Back to boat at once they rushed; late at dusk, they just got off.
Thoughts of game that lingered on; with burdened hearts the boat swayed on;
‘Bad Omen’ was just spot on! Down the deep it smiled in glee!
The demon which was lying in wait; took the form, of a boat
It was around, half past nine, 'He just played ‘Spoil Sport’.
A passing boat caused a wave; in great madness, it struck the boat;
In no time, the boat capsized; and that seemed to sink, the hearts of all.
The young and old in frenzy, ran aside to hit the side!
Topsy turvy the boat just went to make them sleep, in the watery bed!
The watery grave had its toll; devoured the kids in such haste;
Infants and women perished in all, with men around who tried to save!
The lucky ones who went afloat; swam for their, dear and near;
When they realized the reality of life, had lost more than, twenty lives!
The parted souls seem to say, wailing at ‘ENAMA’ the boat;
Why couldn’t you take ashore? What have we done to you?
Who would forget this tragic mishap? The accident that rocked the isles;
Maldives mourned the demise of those, who had lost their precious lives.
Whose mistake it was, they asked? Could you blame, the women and men?
‘Destiny’ they called by name! God only knows the least of all.
