The day the world shook

A week ago at 12.51 pm, the world shook.

Since then, it's been a roller coaster.

I want to get off.

I know that I can get off if I want to.

I also know that others can't and that's why I won't.

Tired and strung out.

Taking a back seat. Just ticking along.

This is the same plant as the one I photographed on the day of the quake.

It's still growing. It's still budding. It doesn't know the world has changed. Just down the road.

Eternal rest, grant to them oh Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.