~September 22, 2020

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I live by a pond along its shore,

Another year has passed,

I am preparing for winter.

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People come to visit my pond,

To enjoy the birds and other wildlife,

They come to walk, run, and bicycle.

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Sometimes they sit on a bench,

Underneath my branches,

I hear them speak.

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Some are happy I hear them laugh,

Some are sad I hear them cry,

Some talk about troubled times.

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A virus they say has invaded their world,

These times have brought suffering even death.

Will our lives ever be the same they ask each other.

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Daily routines have been altered,

Everyday normal activities changed,

Personal interactions are difficult or nonexistent.

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As one season ends and another begins,

I wish for these troubled times to be over,

I wish for normalcy to return.

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Have hope my friends who sit underneath me,

For a have lived a long time I am wise,

Love, laughter, and good times will come.

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Live and value each day to its fullest,

Enjoy these beautiful autumn days,

Have hope my friends who sit underneath me.