The Bigger They Are

There once was a building which stood
five thousand feet high - glass and wood,
along came an earthquake
with its trembling and shake...
very tall became short for good!



For "Mother Nature" contest sponsored by Leighann Anderson.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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January 5, 2012 at 11:50 AM
A scary proposition indeed! Can happen almost anywhere - and probably will before too long. Good luck in the contest.
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