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Here and Now

And when the line is drawn
We will overcome

And when we understand that
Real love never, ever stalks
Real love never, ever inflicts harm
We will overcome

And when we remember
That we are only human
That we are finite
We will overcome

And when we accept that we are more
Than our failures
We will overcome

And when we sing louder
Louder than the setbacks
Because WE are PRECIOUS AND FEW
We will overcome

And when we can be the permanent tissue
For those that cry
We will overcome

And when we do unto others
We will overcome

And when we dedicate this to those
Who value our beautiful errors
Our flawed, potent smiles
And they return the favor

We will overcome.

©D.J.E. – 11/1/2017

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Leanne Lovejoy-Burton Date: 1/20/2018 8:31:00 PM True. Beautiful thoughts and words. Login to Reply Poet Tacito Date: 1/22/2018 9:23:00 AM Once again, I am very grateful for that, Leanne. Thank you so much!

Heidi Sands Date: 11/11/2017 4:57:00 PM Excellent poem Drake. Thanks for sharing :) Login to Reply Poet Tacito Date: 11/30/2017 2:06:00 PM Cheers and thank you, Heidi!

James Marshall Goff Date: 11/5/2017 1:28:00 AM Great poem, Drake...been on a self-inflicted trainwreck lately...not unusual in my life...luckily, the season is changing here, and so must I...pickin' up my fresh Wisconsin cranberries this week to turn into holiday treats, and still harvesting "after frost celery" to create savory Thanksgiving dishes! Happy Holidays and good cheer to you my friend! Login to Reply Poet Tacito Date: 11/30/2017 2:05:00 PM Jimbooooo!!!! You've been missed. I, too, have had a hell of a year. I hope we can reconnect soon!

Nette Onclaud Date: 11/2/2017 10:03:00 AM you're back with a poem that honors affection in a genuine way, dear drakey!.. how have you been?... and when time allows us to bond, we will have fun!...incredible write!...huggs Login to Reply Poet Tacito Date: 11/2/2017 12:06:00 PM Dear Nette! Hi to you also! I am back as I've needed to allow myself such an avenue to channel feelings. You've been missed and I've had a hell of a 2017. Many ups, more downs. I hope to reconnect w/you sooner than later! I hope all is good out there!

Tim Smith Date: 11/1/2017 11:16:00 AM A beautiful hymn Drake Login to Reply Poet Tacito Date: 11/1/2017 3:47:00 PM It means a lot that you still come by here knowing I'm not on here too often. Thank you so much, Tim! (man hugs!)