Earthquake

• Shannon Dique, Grade 5
• Poetry
• 2004

I felt shaking vibrate through my body, though I was not shaking. I saw cracks in the earth that were racing towards people and buildings.
Buildings were falling, people were screaming while running. I could smell smoke and taste dust.
Trees were crashing down everywhere. It was pitch black and I didn't know what to do.
I wanted to scream but I couldn't I was too scared.I didn't know what I was facing death or being one of the survivors.
I was praying and this was scary.