April 12, 2011
On the earthquake that struck New Zealand in February 2011
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While the tectonic plates in my chest collide
I feel a tightness which doesn't subside
There are feelings of anguish, of fear and despair
While I want to reach out and say that I care
I think of so many we've lost in this quake
Of those buried in rubble, never to awake
We've lost our Cathedral in a beautiful place
And many loved ones, whom we cannot replace
We feel so helpless to be brought to this plight
To be rattled and rocked in such an unfair fight
While our monuments fell, our spirit didn't falter
For we have values as firm as the rock of Gibraltar
We're Kiwis at heart and we did all we could
And helped those who struggled as we tried to do good
While we all have our fault lines, with many a crack
Compassion and kindness, we don’t seem to lack
We all were Crusaders on that fateful day
While we stood to help out without running away
There were acts of kindness which should not surprise
For we're a nation which has many angels in disguise
While I hate politicians I have to concede
That they left no stone unturned in this hour of need
"John" was amazing and he's tried every "Key"
To lift up our spirits in facing this tragedy
As for "English" he's tried to foot every "Bill"
Knowing that for some, it's a hard void to fill
Having "Mark" on board, I'm sure you'll agree
Is a job "Wel don" for he'll oversee
That our city that lies on its knees will rise
With Bob Parker to lead and supervise
Amidst all the debris, amidst all the noise
We all stand united with one Kiwi voice.