300 dead and counting.


Flood Poem: 8/27/26

Another number on the news grows large
And larger still. Another year has brought
More death onto your screens. But do you care?
No, you’ll message and ask, oh, how are you?
I heard about your country’s floods. I hope
You’re safe, then go right on your AI app
And turn your face to anime. Spare me.
You don’t care. You won’t care. The global South
Will die and turn to hashtags on Twitter
Or X as Elon Musk has made it be
In his spaceship as he flies off to Mars.
The rest of you will watch the hashtags grow
From countries far to cities close, until
The next hashtag or reel or TikTok you
Will make and share will be your family dead.




Poetry by Sameen The PoetBay support member heart!
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Written on 2026-08-26 at 20:42

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jim The PoetBay support member heart!
This is too cynical. Please don't assume no one cares. Since getting to know you and Bibek Nepal has become real to me, not just a distant place on a map. The contribution I made today may have been small, but it came from the heart. I am sure I am not alone in caring, the will to be generous is strong. My thoughts go out to those in need.

Having said that, I understand the cynicism. It, too, came from the heart.
2026-08-27


Jamsbo Rockda The PoetBay support member heart!
I think many people genuinely care. Others think these things only happen to other people (you know, the ones on TV). There is so much going on in the world now that we become immune to these things unless they hit us You describe the feeling of individual disgust very well. I am glad you are safe.
2026-08-27


Kee Zealy The PoetBay support member heart!
Here in North Carolina, Hurricane Helene killed hundreds of people, destroyed buildings homes, businesses and made an interstate highway impassible for almost a year. The massive rains, 30 plus inches of rain brought creeks to rivers and rivers to devastation. No one has an accurate body count. The region in the NC mountains around Asheville, people are still living in tents , sheds or any other form of temporary housing you can name. The storm occurred in September 2024. I personally saw the devastation after the storm. There are no words to describe the destruction. I am glad you survived, genuinely glad. Keep us updated on your status and your countries status.
2026-08-27