A day we must never forget, and pray the world never relives. Thank you, Nelkumi, for sharing the horrors those you loved lived through.
A siren pierces my ears. Planes zip above my head.
I run, zigzagging, hiding behind trees.
A loud explosion stops me. I turn around and see a bright ray penetrate the sky.
Then, I hear the sound of rumble. Houses, buildings, and poles crumble down onto earth, leaving me in darkness.
Without being able to see, I start to hear voices. Cries and whimpers. “Help me.” “It hurts.”
People begin to emerge from behind the thick curtain of dust and smoke. Some have pieces of glass stuck in them, bleeding. Others have their torn and blood-red flesh hanging from their bodies.
Many lie asking for water. Once they finish gulping water, they expire.
Hospitals and infrastructure are gone, and deceased and injured converge. I cannot even recognize some, and numbness takes over.
When dusk comes on, I see the town drowned in red flame, which wouldn’t cease for nights and…
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Great repost. I followed the blog.
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Well worth the follow. She speaks from the heart and has a great innate understanding of others.
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This is horrific to read and beyond description. Very powerful indeed.
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Nelkumi heard about from those who lived through it. I’m thankful she shared their stories.
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