God only knows how many disasters will strike again,
Or the tears that fall around the world tonight, together in unison.
For we are one family, silently weeping for our brothers and sisters.

God only knows the last prayers of those left buried,
Or the inner agonies tearing apart at so many tonight.
For we are one family, with mixed, and at times, no feeling.

God only knows how tragedies strengthen and bond us,
Or the final picture that tonight, looks like merely broken pillars.
For we are one family, unsure what move to take next.

But I know that we are more than just an earthquake,
And the collective human spirit is not easily shattered.

What may shake the earth and bring buildings and humans to their knees,
Has no final weight over this family.

For I have seen an outpouring of love like no other,
And generous hearts giving freely and tirelessly.

I have seen differences cast aside,
And meetings placed on hold.

I have seen airspace restrictions removed,
And neighbors helping neighbors.

In support of one another,
I have seen the tired give up sleep,
And the hungry give up food -
All for the sake of another.

No longer are we seperated by geographical boundaries,
For we are bonded through a common yearning to see our family reunited and restored.

The tears will continue to fall,
And the questions will continue to be asked.
But the heart will only go stronger -
For it is through tragedy that our global heart is bonded between neighbors.