Sayonara

The earth cracked open yesterday
again

this time ferocious buckling, ripping terror.

I cannot trust the ground beneath my feet.

The sea sucked back its water yesterday,
then spewed it out again in monstrous mass,
engulfing, swallowing, destroying all in sight.

I cannot walk along a beach again.

The air exploded yesterday
sent nuclear ash long drifting on the wind.
Insidious, seeping fear infecting all who breathe.

I cannot trust in others to be safe.


My world cracked open yesterday,

with earth and water, fire and air 

conspiring to deceive 

till faith in life has gone.


Farewell  trust.