'Twas a fine sight, when they all alight;
298 in the flight, all appeared right;
Many kids so bright, for holidays not trite;
Others flying light, returning after some nites!
Take off was smooth, hospitality also soothe;
Crew out to prove, MH is sans spoofs;
Always on the move, ne’er aloof;
All felt quite groove, many passengers approved!
Pilots so professional, flight path had approval;
Over route multinational, safe sans rebuttal;
Put all at ease as usual, wishing journey comfortable;
Cruised as advisable, by ATC's deemed capable!
All of a sudden, over territory in contention;
Aircraft hit so wanton, by device so brazen;
Snuffing lives sans pardon, obliterating craft so potent;
Across farmland unbarren, charred parts left to discern!
Why this madness, afflicted upon innocent masses;
Unconnected to causes, of belligerent forces;
Why their sacrifices, why their losses;
Have the world gone bonkers, with act so ruthless!
To add to malady, remains left so ruefully;
In field rather unfriendly, sans any dignity;
While powers so mighty, disavowed act so dastardly;
Till a statesman brilliantly, brokered consensual deal directly!
It led to scenes of dignity, by uniformed service so professionally;
On tarmac of airport by party, that suffered loss so greatly;
Providing semblance of proprietary, for kins watching intensely;
Giving solace much needy, to all aggrieved families!
No words can express, tragic loss and distress;
Borne by those in stress, awaiting bodies to lay to rest;
Others can only at best, offer condolences/prayers no less;
Hoping prompt resolution sans mess, action not to digress!
To the perpetrators, I say this very clear;
What you did is travesty unblurr, heinous act that'll incur;
Wrath of Almighty unto you and those near, your conscience will endure;
Continuous wretchedness and fear, every day and every hour!
Let this be reminder, to belligerents all over;
The act to push trigger, may cause misery to many other;
Who are in no way to bother, what you consider so dear;
But wretchedness you conjure, shall haunt you forever!
Rest in Peace, be Serene, innocent victims of MH17!
Al Fatihah!