What would you grab if you had to evacuate
In an emergency, in a frenzied state
Suspecting that everything you leave behind
On your return, charred to ash you might find..
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The question which should be hypothetical
Tragically, became overwhelmingly real
For Angelenos many of whom had possessions abundant
Making it harder to decide to a greater extent
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Besides the bare necessities and important documents
Would you grab something for which you have strong sentiments?
A prized medal, an heirloom piece, a precious keepsake
In the heat of the moment, how would you decide what to take?
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Seeing everything you left behind destroyed
Would leave in your heart an inexplicable void
But as you rebuild your life with new-found resilience
What would it be, the loss of which feels the most intense?
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For all those who have unfortunately witnessed
The destruction of everything they possessed
I hope there was something they were able to retrieve
That would help them move on, help them believe
That they can rebuild their lives from scratch
Amidst darkness, this possession would be their bright patch
Passion...unbridled 