I Saw It Coming

The sun is shining bright, but the world is dark
This pandemic has swept the world and every park
I saw it coming a couple months ago
But the preparations were lacking, and scared me so
Now, some places have come a horror show
No masks, lack of supplies, as all the cases flow
Into hospitals, overloading them day to day
I am almost speechless, trying to find words to say
It's so overwhelming to see the widespread impact
In so many areas, so many closings are a fact
We are fighting for our lives, trying to stay inside
I'm looking in my yard, even the animals seem to hide
All I can do is pray with my heart, as it breaks
Wishing I could do more, as I'm doing what it takes...
                        -    To survive.   -

Heidi Sands

3/21/20

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 3/25/2020 9:46:00 AM
We can only do what has been advised by WHO and eat well, and take vitamins and have the flu shot, whatever extra we can do must be good, I'm certain. Well penned Heidi. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 3/25/2020 5:44:00 PM
Thank you for your comment and kind support. I am grateful. Stay safe . Have a nice evening :)
Date: 3/24/2020 10:19:00 AM
Keep doing what you're doing, my friend. If we all do our part, the spike in cases will be manageable. Best always, Gershon
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Heidi Sands
Date: 3/24/2020 11:08:00 AM
Yes I will. Thank you Gershon :)
Date: 3/21/2020 6:09:00 PM
These are strange times indeed. But this too will pass. Stay safe my friend.
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Heidi Sands
Date: 3/22/2020 9:19:00 AM
Yes that is for sure, David. I hope that you stay safe too. Thank you for your visit and comment :)
Date: 3/21/2020 2:37:00 PM
Keep the faith Heidi, this too shall pass...
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Heidi Sands
Date: 3/22/2020 9:18:00 AM
I will. Thank you Charlie. I always appreciate your support. Take care. I hope you have a nice day :)
Date: 3/21/2020 1:36:00 PM
Heidi, Bravely worded prose in your poem 'I saw it coming'. Perhaps the animals sense the more turbulent weather, and our changing times. -Richard
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Date: 3/21/2020 1:44:00 PM
Hi Richard. Thank you very much for your comment. I am not able to be on line regularly with my tablet yet, but hopefully in April. Yes, the animals sense things. Stay well. Take care :)
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