The Big Shake.
Early in the morning the violent earthquake struck,
And it sounded like a roaring truck.
It was the most terrifying thing I have ever been through,
I had absolutely no idea what to do.
In the dark I was petrified with fear,
Even Mitchell was caught in his bright red underwear.
Some of our friends and family nearly got hurt,
We were lucky to escape with just a ripped shirt.
I thought the world was about to meet its end,
This was a very hard idea to comprehend.
We were all huddling tightly together, waiting for the finish,
Finally the quake started to diminish.
I was in desperate need to find a powerful torch,
Thankfully everyone’s house did not scorch.
Our house shook and rattled until it eventually stopped,
Nearly all our wine bottle corks had popped.
Some of us lit candles to create some light,
Others lost a brick chimney from a great height.
We found the house in a gigantic mess,
Many people now have a new address.
We checked our house carefully for damage and cracks,
Most of Christchurch tuned in to listen for facts.
Bonding together to help friends and whanau,
Roasting yummy marsh-mellows while waiting for power.
Sleeping in the cosy and cramped lounge all on edge,
Our frightened animals rushed for shelter in the hedge.
Two weeks on we are still tragically spooked out,
Life is nearly back to normal but we still have some doubt.
When we grow older we definitely won’t forget,
I now live my life without any remorse or regret.
Thankful for being with those I love the most,
Sharing and laughing over nice warm toast.
How it started is a massive mystery,
We know we have now lived through history.
Written by the children of Learning Community Four West Melton School.
Matthew, George, Jack, Cam, Nicky, Sam, Johan, Tom, George,
Jordan, Mitchell, Bailey, Isabella, Lucy, Jack, Grace, Josh, Brooke, Sarah, Max, Ben, Michaela, Katy, Max, Ally, Max, Adam, William and Campbell.
After Christchurch earthquake 4th September 2010
