In Times Like These

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Unprecedented never been times like these A pandemic’s got the world on its knees Everyone’s life for how long put on hold We’re holding our breath in one surreal hush A nagging fear for ourselves and our loved ones Distanced in solidarity it’s our time to unite An age of innocence abruptly come to an end Our carefree nonchalance a thing of the past Wondering what the future will look like While the invisible enemy for now rules the roost AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on May 4, 2020 for contest IN TIMES LIKE THESE sponsored by SILENT ONE - RANKED 3RD

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/12/2020 1:38:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. I love your lines, "An age of innocence abruptly come to an end Our carefree nonchalance a thing of the past Wondering what the future will look like While the invisible enemy for now rules the roost." So very true. We have just lived through history. Enjoy your day and win............

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/12/2020 6:14:00 PM

These are indeed historical times much like the Black Plague and the extinction of the dinosaurs...

Silent One

Date: 5/10/2020 9:54:00 AM

Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/10/2020 4:51:00 PM

Thank you, SO. Much appreciated.

Mike Gentile

Date: 5/5/2020 2:15:00 PM

Superbly put, Line. ' Great write, It really expresses what we are all feeling, Good Luck xxoo

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/5/2020 6:43:00 PM

Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.

Julie Achilles

Date: 5/5/2020 4:34:00 AM

Oh those were the days and not so long ago- great entry for the competition- Good luck.

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/5/2020 6:44:00 PM

Thanks for your visit and comment, Julie.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/4/2020 7:43:00 PM

You're right about our carefree days having ended... though it's all relative... I remember how Sept 11, 2001 ended our carefree existence... Our memories are short these days... The Great Depression changed my father's life all his livelong days. (He passed away in 1989). That's over 50 years of living under the Great Depression's cloud. He was a hoarder and it hurt him to spend money. Boy, was he a saver! ~ Gershon

Line Gauthier
Date: 5/5/2020 6:47:00 PM

Our experiences taint us for sure. In the worst of ways and often the best...