By Nigel G. Kettle -
No time for tears, California—
Though in silence, our hearts ache from the trauma.
We watched our belongings disappear with the fire,
With the thunderous bellows of a synchronized choir.
Sidelined with tears in our hearts, we watched in vain,
But undefeated and resolved, we push aside the pain.
No time for tears, California—
Though our weary minds grapple with this dilemma.
From the smothering rubbles, our dreams still rise,
As we wipe the fear and tears from our eyes.
Resolute in our will to build stronger than before,
We’ll climb from the ashes to lead once more.
No time for tears, California—
As we awaken from this dreamlike dystopia.
Willing we answer the beckoning call of our state,
Ready and determined, our kindled spirit won’t wait.
We are California. We die, or we grow.
Onward we march, for it's the only way we know.

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