Earthquake Poem by RoseAnn V. Shawiak

Sitting safely, listening to music on the radio and writing,
while deep inside my mind is churning, thinking of the many
people in San Francisco who have died.

Feeling the pain in my heart for loved ones left behind, and
those who have been injured, uncomprehending the devastation
wrought by just an earthquake, a shaking of the ground.

People joining together, trying to help others trapped in
the debri or on the bridge, forgetting themselves, their
problems, their lives, to help some strangers hold on to
their life at least.

Nothing else mattering, but human life, so refreshing, so
fantastic! God must be smiling at all hearts joining for
a just cause - human life.

It must be hard for God to sit by and see death, yet His
consolation is seeing them with Him in heaven.

Banding together, all those people will continue to help
each other through, comforting and talking to all around
them will help ease the strain that will surely be there
when the shock wears off.

Sitting safely, listening to music on the radio and writing,
feeling a sort of devastation, a sense of pride, mixed
feelings, all inside.

Praying for everyone affected by the earthquake and hoping
love and faith will survive the many months putting back
the pieces of so many lives.