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It is hard to have hope, to see beyond this sad time. Harder still to look inside the self---to the darkness in my own soul and the work I have to do.

Wishing you and your family a peaceful day.

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With apologies to Milton and an ode to Elizabeth Warren ~ "They also serve who only resist and persevere."Filled with faith for our future, believing it's always darkest before the dawn.

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Apr 12, 2020Liked by Greg Olear

You've warmed the cockles of this English major's heart. Happy Day to you, Greg. I am eternally hopeful and I will be until I am not.

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Apr 12, 2020Liked by Greg Olear

And I forgot to add: Harriet Vane gave Lord Peter Wimsey a letter by John Donne as a wedding present. Those two knew about sacred and profane love, as did Donne. I cry at this sonnet, too, but these days, I cry at the drop of a hat.

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Donne is just sublime.

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Apr 13, 2020Liked by Greg Olear

Oh John Milton my heart and soul have just awoken.

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