We Are In This Together
When, in the human history of the
Earth, have
All the people --
Regardless of continent or nation -- shared the same
Experience? No one is
Immune from the daily
News of infection and death.
Turn on the media and you'll
Hear "furlough," "recession," "economy."
Incredible to see crops of tulips and onions
Sitting in fields, rotting.
Turn off the media and head
Outside. Nature will fill you with
Gratitude. Our
Earth -- spinning out days, circling out seasons --
Tells us change is inevitable,
Have hope, share wisdom, take care of
Each life.
Remember: we are in this together.
©Mary Lee Hahn, 2020
Yes, yes, yes!! Wonderful acrostic.:)
ReplyDeleteYes, we are all in this together. And my daily walks outside help me cope with the news much better.
ReplyDeleteAll of these poems are so wise and hopeful, Mary Lee. Thank you for bringing light to these days.
ReplyDeleteSending gratitude and hope back to you!
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