"I'm going to speak my mind because I have nothing to lose."--S.I. Hayakawa
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

For Christchurch, New Zealand

 Weep today for Christchurch



 Weep today for Christchurch

Weep for her cathedral's spire now crumbled on the ground




 Weep today for Christchurch

Weep for all that lies in ruins





Weep today for Christchurch

Weep for her kindly folks





 Weep today for Christchurch

Weep for those who now are lost





Weep today for Christchurch

Weep for her struggle ahead




Weep today for Christchurch

Weep for her devastation






Weep today for Christchurch

Weep for this gentle town 




Weep today for Christchurch
Weep for friends who laid before us a banquet of green mussels and hogget

Weep for lovely Christchurch
In this hour of her despair
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4 comments:

  1. The ExpatresseFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Hear, hear. May they all find courage.

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  2. JanMarieFebruary 23, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Beautifully said.

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  3. BethFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    I had forgotten you visited Christchurch. We were in Queenstown in 1998. What a beautiful country and yes, lovely people. I am so sorry for their terrible trouble, loss and tragedy.

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  4. katy soucyFebruary 26, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Thanks for your beautiful words. Made me cry for Christchurch, such a beautiful place.

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