The world seems empty now,
solemn and still as a sacred vow.
The light which glanced from face to face
whenever her bright presence graced
gatherings of family and friends
joined like prayer beads end-to-end,
with voices raised in unbroken rhythm
which began like prayer and ended in hymn.
Such music we made as she led the chorus.
All she did, she willingly did for us.
How blessed we have been to have her near
for so many days of her ninety-five years.
The world now seems a colder place.
Yet, she still surrounds us with her warm grace.
annarino writes 
MORNING COMES
Tomorrow will turn into today; 2025 to 2026. We will still resist negativity and embrace one another as we seek to create a more American America, fully embracing, perhaps for the first time, our Constitution and Bill of Rights. It will be more difficult than ever. But, I am hopeful it can be done because of my faith in each of you.
I am thankful to all who read by poetry, political essays and family stories. You cover the globe. Your hands reach across oceans. Your hearts embrace human kindness. Your minds seek truth. Your souls seek justice. You give me the blessing of your attention to address the problems we face. Somehow, united across the globe, such intention to do good and treat one another with mutual respect, will work miracles. We shall overcome the darkness as we enlighten each other’s lives. You enlighten mine. I thank you, dear readers. Happy New Year! A new morning comes.
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