a break through the earth

We survived an 7.1 magnitude earth quake. We were blessed that it was at night, when people were safe in their houses which are built to move in case of an earth quake. Because of the soft soil it didn't do too much damage to the low buildings.We were so lucky but the town is a mess now. My daughter is just back from joining a student group who shovelled mud from the gardens and drive ways of people."
As I type this another after quake rumbles through the house. It goes on and on.

picture from here

Darkness descends on Christchurch

People tumble and shake
There is a break

no metaphorical break
a break through the surface
a break from an earth quake
shaping a gaping hole
ready to swallow
into the hollow earth
Earth spewing filth
all over the place
People tumble and shake
while the monster is blindly
attacking, angrily pulling stones
from the tall, made to fall
structures, sculpturing a warzone
in central Christchurch

Visiting writers island would be a break through