Janice Canerdy Poet Rhyme

To Fellow Soupers

Till March of twenty-twenty, 
my poetry was virus-free,
as were the gems you shared with me.
We write of all we feel and see   
that matters—-faith, friends, family,
and nature; still, this deadly, bold
pandemic has a stranglehold.   
For thousands, now Death’s bell has tolled.      
The rising numbers leave us cold
with grief and dread that worm their way
into our poems, which convey
we know this thief holds widespread sway. 
We all must pray for strength to cope
and share our work with renewed hope.

Date: May 22, 2020
Contest Title: 2020 Poetry    placed 11th of 12
Sponsor: Craig Cornish


October 22, 2020
Contest: Completely Your Choice 31
Sponsor: Brian Strand

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Aditi Mishra May 25, 2020 at 2:36 PM We pray for better days to come soon Janice. Congratulations on your win :) Janice Canerdy May 25, 2020 at 2:57 PM Thank you so much, Aditi. Janice

Gershon Wolf May 24, 2020 at 8:02 PM You've really summed up the task of trying to write (poetry) in 2020. Nicely done!! Superb contest entry. Cheers, Gershon Janice Canerdy May 24, 2020 at 9:06 PM Thanks so much, Gershon. Janice

Darlene De Beaulieu May 24, 2020 at 1:40 PM Hello Janice Canerdy, this virus,is getting to me now. I am screaming on the inside for this virus to end. For our normal life to begin again. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu May 25, 2020 at 6:29 PM Hello Janice Canerdy , you are welcome. Enjoy your evening my friend. Janice Canerdy May 24, 2020 at 2:30 PM Thanks, Darlene. Janice

Rico Leffanta May 23, 2020 at 2:05 PM If praying actually worked, Jews would no longer be beating their heads against the Wall, and Allah would have destroyed all disbelievers, so mankind must take control and make a mess of everything! Keep writing of another way! Aloha! Rico Janice Canerdy May 23, 2020 at 2:24 PM Huh?

Jennifer Proxenos May 23, 2020 at 1:23 PM Wow Janice, I love this write - your describe how the whole world feels right now, and your last two lines have made this poem a fav. for me. Good luck in the contest. Blessings, Jennifer. Janice Canerdy May 23, 2020 at 2:31 PM Jennifer, thanks a million for these wonderful, uplifting words! Janice

Vijay Pandit May 23, 2020 at 6:58 AM Most certainly the highlights of 2020--you said it well Janice: We write of all we feel and see ...We all must pray for strength to cope.. Janice Canerdy May 23, 2020 at 7:57 AM Thank you so much, Vijay. Janice