Cause and Effects

What a year this has been
How refreshing it would be
If we could wipe the slate clean
Then perhaps we could see
A better future eventually

A better life for everyone
Without a thought of Virus or gun
A life where we would share and care
Making problems for the less fortunate 
Easier to bear

It's unrealistic to think this way
When the world we knew
Has gone astray
All of us have a need
For Peace on Earth
Without Power or Greed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 12/29/2020 3:35:00 AM
I am so ready for a fresh start. God bless you Shirley!
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Shirley Hawkins
Date: 12/29/2020 8:03:00 PM
God bless you too Caren. Happy New Year to you and yours. Lets hope 202O has taught us all the importance of unity so that we can move forward to a more harmonious future ...
Date: 12/14/2020 5:49:00 PM
Nice thoughts, Shirley, I’m not sure how we get there though. Hopefully 2021 will be a better year. John
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Date: 12/29/2020 8:08:00 PM
Thank you, John. It needs to be for so many reasons.... I hope it will be a Happy Healthy 2021 for you and yours.. Shirley
Date: 12/14/2020 3:54:00 PM
yes, we do... sad and wise. God bless you
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Date: 12/29/2020 8:10:00 PM
God bless you too Regina. Happy New Year to you and yours... Take care..
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