WHEN WORLD STOOD STILL

by godsprincessOwego, New York, USA

Apr 2020 1,526 Views 12 comments

WHEN THE WORLD STOOD STILL

Suddenly the world stood still
Silence spread across the land
Not even the song of a bird trill
Every peep and movement banned

A feared darkness spread over all
Inhabitants tucked in their abodes
Not wanting company coming to call
Afraid that the darkness would implode

At first desiring for all to be normal
To get back to the way things were
But were things really abnormal
And a permanent change about to occur

For out of the darkness good things came
Bravery – kindness – caring – new friends
Supporting others – not knowing their name
For no doubt the World had transcend

Author: Kathy © April 24, 2020

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Posted: Apr 2020

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doglover14hudson, New York USAApr 24, 2020

Kathy ~
The talented way that you put the English language onto paper always amazes me. You have the inept talent of being able to paint an audio picture.
So beautiful!

I agree that perhaps the abnormal will now become the norm ~ and maybe in some realms that just might be for the better. I actually have made some new 'friends' during this trying time. I've been more prone to comment on remarks made on social media sites, and in doing so have encountered some very nice & very interesting people.

I have been in closer contact with some old friends ( such as yourself), and because of that have again started to pay attention to CS. Thank you for that Kathy.

May God Bless us and keep us all safe.

Mady

gnj4uBoston, Massachusetts USAApr 25, 2020

Hi, godsprincess,
For out of the darkness good things came
Bravery – kindness – caring – new friends
Let's hope good things can continue to blossom in this season of love and renewal. Thank you for sharing your lovely abab-rhyming quatrains with us.

salamunaDeventer, Overijssel NetherlandsApr 26, 2020

Hi Kathy. Excellent written poem..i really enjoyed the read. Classics. I do believe we all will get out of the darkness and "good things" came ..because they were already inside us....we just needed to open our doors..Take care. Lily

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godsprincessOPOwego, New York USAMay 7, 2020

Thank you Mady

Kathy

JoyCrestGeneva, SwitzerlandMay 9, 2020

Thanks for sharing Kathy, you're gifted with words...I like your finely crafted piece, vivid description... and so true with the uncertain times.

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godsprincessOPOwego, New York USAMay 17, 2020

Yes Joy - the time did stand still for everyone to reevaluate their lives - had hoped the new normal would be kinder and more patient. However, right now I'm finding people are getting very restless and falling back into their old ways about not caring about others as the Social Distancing keeps going on. So sad.

Kathy

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godsprincessOPOwego, New York USAMay 26, 2020

Thank you Lily - I keep praying that the world will turn around before it's too late. Thanks for your friendship.

Kathy

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godsprincessOPOwego, New York USAJun 20, 2020

Thank you Joy Crest - yes here we are 3 months since we went into shutdown - we are still only 1/2 way back started up in New York State - Phase 3. No graduation ceremonies yet - virtual school out early for the summer - no summer school - no summer sports and returning to school in the fall is still iffy. Life will not be the same for a very long time again if ever.

Kathy

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southmiami4321Tampa, Florida USAOct 28, 2020

Thank you GP for bringing up this poem again. Nicely written and description. We really need some light in this darken world we are living.

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southmiami4321Tampa, Florida USAJan 2, 2023

You are so right GP. Let's keep on praying for our world.....

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godsprincessOPOwego, New York USAJun 9, 2023

With the wild fires and the eerie smoke from Canada and our world heating up - restlessness - war - migration, etc. the world is even more unstable then ever. Prayers badly needed.

Kathy