In Athens' heart, a blast did sound,
An explosion rocked the ground.
Hellenic Train's offices bore the brunt,
A backpack's contents, the culprit's stunt.
CCTV caught the moment, oh so fine,
The blast ripped through, a terrible crime.
Anonymous calls warned of the attack,
But police arrived too late to take a crack.
No fatalities, but damage did abound,
A "criminal act" the minister did avow.
Staikouras condemned with a heavy heart,
A "terrorist act" that played its part.
In 2023, a train disaster did occur,
57 dead, and many more in a hurry.
A freight and passenger train, a tragic mistake,
Human error, poor maintenance, the blame did make.
Protests erupted, with rocks and fire,
Demonstrations turned to a burning desire.
Hooded protesters clashed with the police line,
Tear gas and water cannons, a chaotic scene divine.
The inquiry concluded, a date yet to be told,
A trial will come, the truth to be unfold.
The people demand justice, a voice so clear,
For the victims of the train crash, and the blast so near.