Poem a day for 14 April: Sad news days

10 Comments

1. Ray says:
   04/14/2014 05:34:04 AM

   Sad news days indeed - a friend's sister has just succumbed to cancer hours ago leaving a young family behind. With so much cruelty happening everywhere and anywhere, we should really count our blessings.

2. Jen says:
   04/14/2014 06:14:08 AM

   I'm so sorry to hear that, Ray. You're right; it's important to be grateful for what we have because so many people are a whole lot worse off. xo

3. Mike H says:
   04/14/2014 08:42:53 AM

   Some very nice lines there Jen. Especially strong first and last lines.

4. Jen says:
   04/14/2014 08:57:54 AM

   Thanks Mike!

5. Robert says:
   04/14/2014 01:11:18 PM

   I once read some philosopher claiming that there is just the right amount of suffering in the world.
   
   ... that might be true until it is their turn.
   
   Thank you Jennifer for reminding us to be grateful for our mostly comfortable lives.

6. Jen says:
   04/14/2014 02:19:28 PM

   Thanks Robert. It's hard to accept balance at someone's expense though. xoxo

7. glen r says:
   04/14/2014 03:07:12 PM

   I get the feeling dry thing Jen. I was too, till I got started on one. I think it's still pretty strong for a dry day. I particularly like the weighty big news stories, summarised in a one pithy poetic phrase. Especially the M370 line. Nice.

8. Jen says:
   04/14/2014 10:05:42 PM

   Thank Glen!

9. Russ says:
   04/15/2014 02:39:37 AM

   Pretty good for a 'running dry' poem! Beautiful companion piece to Robert's fantastic photo. As Mike said, great first & last lines.

10. Jen says:
    04/16/2014 01:26:52 AM

    Thank you so much, Russ.