It is good you have thought so carefully about the exeperience you had on the 22nd February and been able to share it with others in such carefully crafted words. Well done.

This has not been an easy time in Canterbury for so many people and we are feeling for you.

Our TV is on constantly and we are thinking always of you all and how we can help.

People overseas have asked me about the earthquake and I am in Auckland! I would like to send them this poem as a way of explaining what is like for you there.

Together you will rebuild and we will be alongside you to help you!

From Ella in Auckland.