She held her breath
Wondering if she would survive
Holding on as the world shook
And the plants fell.
The sky sounded like it came down.
Crashing noises
As dust fell from ceiling tiles.
When the world gathered itself
And caught its breath
The only thing she could ask now...
“Was that another big truck?”
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I was honored to host exchange students, who my daughter now
considers her best friends, from Japan. Two of our three girls are safe,
but one is still missing, one of the over 18,00 missing and presumed dead.
Japan, our hearts are with you.
18 comments:
Awww...Hopefully when the communications improve you'll hear from her.
I'm so tickled that you played again Rachel..:-)
Loved your shaky 55!!
Thanks again, and have a Kick Ass Week-End
Thanks for sharing this. I hope the missing girl is found soon.
You described the shake well
amid the horror...
Glad two of the three are safe
praying for the third to be found
Nice to meet you btw
our hearts join as well...heavy thoughts for the japanese...and hope...
on the other hand i get the big trucks too...hope you have a great weekend!
How wonderful about the exchange- sorry one is missing...Great story, Thanks.
how utterly tragic. hoping it is merely a lack of communication.
She may still turn up. But how horrible the whole thing has been for them.
I love the humour that you inject into your 55, but am sad that you were touched by the Japanese tragedy. It feels like a thinly veiled humour, in light of recent events, but you do it well. Nice 55.
OH! I truly hope she is found. A thought provoking and heart -wrenching 55!
exchange programs are helpful in cross culture communications.
overcome the obstacles.
you will thrive and enjoy..
Bless you, Happy Friday.
LOL finish to what could've been a tragic take on my ex-wife walking by. ;P
I kid, of course, she was actually skinny - but with her ego. . . not kidding so much!
This one hits so hard- right inside your home. I'm very sorry to hear that one of the girls is missing; I've got a hollow feeling in my chest, just thinking about it. Thank you for sharing this part of your world with us, for bringing a perspective to the table that only you could.
So hoping that the third is found!
We do hope she is found. You care so much.
For a moment, I thougth you were describing the '89 Loma Prieta earthquake which I survived.
I hope you find the third girl. My heart goes out to you, your daughter and the beautiful country Japan.
I'm so sorry to hear that one of the girls who came into your home and heart is still missing. I hope she turns up safe and sound.
fabulous 55.. I'm so sad to read about your daughter's friend, may she be found safe!
Your 55 left us all shook up! LOL
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