covid 19 has raised much alarm
nature admonishing us for all the harm
yet all our panic hoarding and fear
distract us from what we hold dear
lets notch it down a gear
chill until you are clear
through this challenge we can steer
if we are more kind and sincere
things are not as dire as the appear
for are we not still here
so sip a beer or read a psalm
good will is the healthiest balm
aroused 
*applause* I’m praying calmer heads will prevail!
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Brilliant poem.
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amen, and AMEN!
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Good advice in that last line: “good will is the healthiest balm”
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Sage advice. I bounce between panic and disbelief, lost and immersed in the time of great cities aping ghost towns, and touch is an affectation of yesterday.
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Lovely poem Kate. Here in Ireland we need to learn from Italy’s delays. 79 cases yesterday 171 today and 3rd death, first person with no pre-existing health conditions. Wish Government would impose a lockdown. Stay well. X
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A lovely write Kate, ‘good will is the healthiest balm’ in times like these. Hope you are keeping safe and well too xxx
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Yes, time of down and chill a bit.
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I raise my cup of coffee to you! this is a stellar poem
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I’m hopeful that the best in people will come out and be the legacy. Of course that could start by less hoarding, more kindness. You have described exactly what is needed.
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A good word of positive advice!
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I drink to that. We need to be calm and thankful.
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Truly said. Such writes are important to save people from panicking
through this challenge we can steer
if we are more kind and sincere
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Cheers to this Kate…this is exactly what we need to do…😊😊😊
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Goodwill is the only Balm and have a bottle of beer and listen to music that is good for the soul. Loved your poem, Kate. Nice and pleasant.
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Current row. Now we have a lot of anxiety, so we should behave rationally and calmly. The more that a lot depends on us, so do not leave the house without the need to catch the virus. I wish you further poetic inspiration.
Regards
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Stay calm and stay safe.
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I fear things are indeed dire…(at least here in NYC)…but you are right, we need to get outside ourselves and think of the greater good. Panic will help no one. (K)
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I know! People are forgetting that fear and panic cause our immune systems to become very weak, which actually makes us much more vulnerable to the virus. Far better to stay sensible and calm.
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A timely and poignant write 💝 You’re right we must stay calm 🙂
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Yes we need to be positive.
Wonderful piece Kate.
Take care.
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So true. Thank you for sharing.
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Helpful, needed, appreciated words, SweetKate!
(((HUGS)))
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We just have to do it together … alone
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This is excellent Ms. Kate, I am going to reblog this one for you.
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Reblogged this on Truth Troubles.
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Great composition! All we need is it be prudent and stay calm. Love your work.
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“so sip a beer or read a psalm
good will is the healthiest balm”
Cheers! 🙂
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Love your last line because it really is what we need: good will!
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Amazing 💯💯…worth reading 😄…do visit my page too and follow…thanks!
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thanks so much!
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