For all those in California knowing great loss

Though, I might be, in my sheltered place;

 I know  many of you may not be

So I'm reaching out to all of you,

 with my heart upon my sleeve

Praying and truly hoping that;

 after all these storms have,  passed

You can begin to start anew with grace

 and find some peace, at last.

Times, such as these occuring,

 are so very difficult and  unique

It's hard to know what to say of them,

 or how to soothe and speak

To the devastedness enveloping you;

 or the uncertainty that is real

But I will pray and truly hope that

 my words can heal your hurts I feel

My heart is breaking, inside of me,

 over everything you have lost

Your years of building up has become

 like ships:  beaten up and tossed

Across the waves of destruciveness

 you see hopes shattered again and again

Oceans pouring out like endless rain

  have left you wondering where to begin

Like so many souls who have passed through trials

 there  will be another day for you

And though. right now, you cannot see it clear..

 Hope will rise to pull you through

The rebuilding up and  restoring of

 what nature has severely torn apart

Will reinforce your faith again inside

 and heal your sorely  broken heart