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Gratitude for community

Blog Posted by Kathleen Kroll: 11/11/2016 10:30:00 AM

I awoke really early and worked on a poem whose finish has eluded me.  I'm so appreciative of the quiet that allowed me to work and the poetry soup community that lends so much support.  I'm always amazed how leaders in this community find the time to read so many poems and lend support.  They do this at the same time that they are being creative and writing  beautifuly, funny and sad powetry.

Perhaps it's community that is one of the hallmarks of this great nation.  My husband and I just finished 2 of the 4 weeks of  Lifelong Learning Classes.  These classes are taught by volunteers who spend countless hours organizing, creating curriculums and teaching classes for seniors.  They enlighten us and  keep us young at heart.  Just writing this I realize anew how great their contributions are and how fortunate we are to live in this city/nation.

So, yes, there is life after the election.  It is alive and well.  No matter the outcome, each of us continues to do the things that make this nation great - taking care of our families and our community.  

 

 

 

 

 



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Date: 11/12/2016 12:52:00 PM
Nice blog. I once lived in the SF area (Hayward) many years ago and because I did not get to the city much, I only saw the main tourist attractions, but it is truly one of the best cities in the U.S!
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Date: 11/12/2016 9:29:00 PM
Thanks, Andrea. I'm a little confused though. I live in the Midwest. I know lifelong learning classes are taught throughout the nation.
Date: 11/11/2016 9:42:00 PM
Community is a blessing in many ways. I've met many wonderful people here are poetry soup. And it's an amazingly awesome feeling to give support to others and to receive it in return.
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Date: 11/12/2016 9:30:00 PM
I can't agree more. Thanks for your contributions!
Date: 11/11/2016 1:15:00 PM
Thanks, Frank. I so appreciate your comments and invitation to enter your contests. You write with so much passion. Looked up your plein aire poem and will be turning ideas over in my mind.
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