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Hopeful in Georgia's avatar

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.

RUArmyNavyMominTX's avatar

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.

Leah's avatar

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.

Leah's avatar

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.

Greg Olear's avatar

Donne is just sublime.

kelb's avatar

Oh John Milton my heart and soul have just awoken.