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During the course of the past few weeks, the Corona Virus has had a huge impact on the daily lives of people all over the world. Millions and millions of families and individuals are restricted to staying in their homes, keeping away from parks, theaters, eateries, and a host of other places where people would enjoy groups of Social Gatherings.
I recently came across the following poem written by Laura Kelly Fanucci, called, “When This is Over,” that I thought was a terrific reminder to all of us, some of the simple little things in life that we should never take for granted again. Lest we never forget…
When this is over…
May we never again
Take for granted
A handshake with a stranger
Full shelves at a store
Conversations with neighbors
A crowded theater
Friday night out
A taste of communion
A routine checkup
The school rush each morning
Coffee with a friend
The stadium roaring
Each deep breath
A boring Tuesday
Life itself.
When this ends…
may we find
that we have become
more like the people
we wanted to be
we were called to be
we hope to be
and may we stay
that way – better
for each other
because of the worst.
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….a lot to look forward to! 🙂
Stay Safe My Friends!
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Lest we forget……
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This poem sums it up for us all, that there is a better future for us when this is all over. Stay Safe.
Your blogs are a delight to read
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Aawwww…thank you for you kind words of encouragement my friend! I am so happy that you like them 🙂
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Some Great Thoughts During These Hard Times!
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I’m not really a poetry person, but this is beautiful! Where did you find it?
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Glad you liked the poem my friend! My wife actually found it but unfortunately, I don’t know where…sorry.
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Aw. That’s okay. Thanks.
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This says it all. Thank you for sharing this. And stay well!Stay strong!
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Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
“WHEN THIS IS OVER” … Poem written by Laura Kelly Fanucci: “When This is Over,” that I thought was a terrific reminder to all of us, some of the simple little things in life that we should never take for granted again.”
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Amen! And thanks for swinging by the Ranch. We 💖 and appreciate visitors.
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Thank for visiting my site as well. Keep up the good work…great site!!
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A beautiful, haunting poem. Thank you for sharing it.
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