Cali Shakes Again…

Here we go again 

Another earthquake 

Will the shaking end 

If not, a lot will break.

What does the future boast

Will the quakes get worst 

Will inland become the coast?

All these fault lines were cursed.

Be it Malibu, Bakersfield, or Highland Park

Ontario, Corona, all over the state 

I dislike earthquakes, especially in the dark

Everything will get broken at this rate.

We call ourselves “earthquake country”

Because of the regularity here in California

On our toes, we always have to be 

Price to pay for such beauty and euphoria.

Ever since I was a kid 

We get these things occasionally 

Everything in the house would slide and skid 

Momentary instability.

With everything moving everywhere

I really don’t enjoy them, honestly

It really can put on a scare

With such massive entropy…

-AAA 10/01/2024

An Earthquake!

Heavy shaking, items fall

Another SoCal earthquake

Somewhat normal for us all.

Many things can drop and break 

Total chaos all around

Nerves are frazzled, alive, and ache.

Kneel and cover near the ground

Hang in there and just hold on

Amidst a low rumbling sound.

Occurring anytime of day or dawn

Centered all over the place 

Hopefully it ends before all is gone.

Nerves are written all over my face

As all the shaking stirs 

Safe by God’s grace.

The shaking stopped, and the news concurs 

Now I just hope 

That more shaking doesn’t occur…

-AAA 08/12/2024