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Pilgrim in Place's avatar

So resonant and deeply poignant, Ann. We're there with you.

Ann Bodling's avatar

Thanks, Trilieigh!

Stephen T Berg's avatar

Chilling but wonderful imagery, with a ripple of hope at the end. Thank you, Ann!

Ann Bodling's avatar

Thank you, Stephen. I started out with another poem in mind but this was the one that wanted to be written. I'm glad it showed itself!

Jean Stauffer's avatar

What an accurate description of how we feel! Thank you, Ann, for putting it into words!

Ann Bodling's avatar

Thanks, Jean. It helps to know that we are not alone, doesn't it?

Sue and Rick Barley's avatar

this is so true

Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne's avatar

Sorrows, fears… asea.

Hopes refugia abides!

Will we “build again?”

Ann Bodling's avatar

I hope so, Marisol! We'll find out, won't we?