California burning
Watching California fall to fire
Watching the smoke grow ever higher
People losing all
Watching as their homes fall
Tears in their eyes
Reflection of the burning skies
Breaks my heart
Communities torn apart
Voices filled with pain
Praying for rain
But it won't erase this stain
So proud to see
How truly strong one can be
They stand together to build their strength
Together they will go the length
Makes me proud
Saying that loud
In such a time of need
They pay heed
From so many comes a good deed
They help one another
Care for their brother
Give each other a lift
Such a gift
So many tears
Facing so many fears
Yet they stand tall
They are each other's wall
I'm proud of my home state
They will rise above this fate
I know im not wrong
This moment seems to last so long
But Californians will always stand strong
Copyright © William P. Harris | Year Posted 2025
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