Distant…
Hands long for the warmth of flesh
to touch
to hold
to love
The torn social fabric
Covers our mouths
Shielding us
From
Each
Other
This day, too, shall pass—
it always does—
not fast enough for most,
far too quickly for some…
We Mourn
Like doves, tossed in the storm,
Like sheep, led to the slaughter,
Like lone wolves…
Distant…
We howl at the insensitive moon.
It waxes.
It wanes.
It cycles.
We will sort through the carnage—
we always do—
and comfort each other
touch
hold
love
And mend the social fabric
Breathe the fresh air
And Celebrate…
a
…pandemic, DISTANT
©️2020 Tanya Cliff
tanyacliff.com 
This is fantastic Tanya… I love these lines:
This day, too, shall pass— it always does— not fast enough for most, far too quickly for some…
While I suppose this is always true, right? In reality the truth of these lines is punching us in the gut every day now.
Very thoughtful reflection on these crazy days we are in the midst of…
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Thank you, Stephen! That means a lot to me. And, yes, the gut punch is in the daily reports from Covid-19.
The day will pass. 😷🙏❤️
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The day will, and May we all pass it together with our creative bonds knit into a fabric of community and hope. 🤓🧼🖐🙏🖐🧼🤓
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PS… now go to the Cafe and promote yourself…
🤓🧼🖐🙏🖐🧼🤓
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Will do. 😘
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Wow! Tanya, there’s so much I really love about this. So very well done. Thank you.
Pat
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Thank you so much, Pat! That means a lot to me. ❤️
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Reblogged this on thoughts and entanglements and commented:
A moving poem by Tanya Cliff in this time of uncertainty. Thank you Tanya.
Pat
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Thank you for sharing this, Pat! 😘
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You’re welcome.
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Perfect
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Thank you so much! 😘
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I love this! I can feel every word! Bravo, Tanya!
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Thank you, Eugi! I am glad it resonates. Like a lot of us, I go back and forth about whether to address the craziness we are all living in or to stick to inspiring poetry and pieces that distract. I am opting for a bit of both. I am glad you liked this. ❤️
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This too shall pass!
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It will! And we will need to rise to the occasion to help each other pick up the pieces of our shattered world. Peace and stay healthy, my friend! 🥰
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Wow! Well done, Tanya.
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Thank you so much, Jennie! How are things going your way?
Stay safe and healthy! ❤️
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You are welcome, Tanya. It is a whirlwind for teachers right now. There is so much to learn in order to teach online. Of course connecting with preschoolers is even harder as they need to physically see you. I’m staying safe and healthy. You, too. 🙂
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Such an incredible and touching poem Tanya.
We will sort through the carnage—
we always do—
and comfort each other
touch
hold
love
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Thank you so much! And we will. I believe that. ❤️
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Your write so beautifully even to address terrible things—amazing! What a beautiful and reassuring poem to read in this terrifying time. It pulled me in and held me until the end. Gorgeous.
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Thank you so much! ❤️
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Dear Tanya, needed words today. I hope you are doing well and being safe. The world is too quiet for me.
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Everyone is good here. We are getting outside every day and enjoying spring, starting seeds for the garden and preparing for a flock of chickens. Trying to find the positives in a scary time. Hang in there! My best to everyone your way.
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