A relaxing afternoon that Easter Day
We had gone to church, ate our feast
and watched the children play

Sitting around enjoying  each other
Having a pleasant time.
How could we have known the horror
that literally shook our minds.

We looked in fear at one another
Nothing like this had happened before!
A loud rumbling noise as we looked
at the moving floor.

The house shook and made an awful sound
Pictures falling off the wall and to the ground
The ceiling fan always sturdy and stable
Gave way and fell on the table

The crash was an awful sound.  With fear
in one another’s eyes, and our bodies swaying
An earthquake….here?!
Not knowing what to do, we all began praying.

Just as calm was settling in, the floor moved no more.  When another quake hit, the furniture moved,  andtore off the front door!

Silence at last, the wrath was gone.  We thanked the Lord, and looked at our awful mess.  We turned on the news,we sat in fear when they said, "it’s not over yet expect many more.” 

                                     Mary Lacey
                                         2010