Vision of Hope

New Season - New Leaves - New Hope

      ~ A Vision of Hope ~

Our space has been invaded by an invisible enemy

 - the closest we have ever come to war nearby

where some must hide away while the brave

among us fight and die for the future of all

all with a part to play yet health care and

delivery folk and so many who provide

necessities have become our heroes

displaying care and courage for the

rest, protection and help amid this

deadly scourge advancing along

our land from state to state, bit

by bit conquering, holding us

hostage, taking our lives

while many from their 

sheltered spaces, delve

deep into their gifts, finding

new ways to fight the enemy

sharing kindness and hope and

offering their ability to sew, design

new answers - new armor to help in

this battle. Creating an informal army

of resistance true as found in any war.

Teachers quickly mastering new ways of

teaching. Parents learning with their children

between the lines of working with their spouses

from their homes. All of us learning new patience.

In spite of great losses, winning the war in the end,

our lives and the space we occupy forever changed

- enriched by our own creativity, blessed from above,

may we carry the strengths born of this struggle into

the world of tomorrow. Into the future we continue to

build together.  Built from the ashes of this viral war.

JoMae

4/2/20

Today's Poem-A-Day prompt: Write a space poem.