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Today we’ll feature a new poem by John, celebrating 23 months of recovery. For the next few days, we’ll feature poetry by John, all of which are in memory of his dear friend Shannon.
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Gratitude Day ☼ 28 October 2022
Carol Lee Serendipity
by John Olander
I missed her then, I truly did. I still do. Recovery means so many things and has so many facets. One thing I have learned in my own journey, no matter your stripe or difficulty, helping others helps me.
I had not seen her in a number of years. I certainly did not expect to see her on that day or to have the privilege of the events that would unfold in the ensuing months. I have heard it said, wisely, that you go nowhere by accident. Believe it.
It started with an accident, something happens that changes everything. Tomorrow’s never promised to any of us, or is it?
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“Annual Light” Copyright John Olander 2018, 2022. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Thank you! ♡ Photos “Moon Sky” and “Sky Amazing” by Niki Flow
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Poem “You Can’t Protect It” and photo by John Olander
You Can’t Protect It When you live out of bags, It’s tough to keep things straight. Especially because, typically, they are All sorts of Opaque. Where’s this? Where’s that? I thought it was in this one. Dammit, what a bitch this. Rummaging is no fun. Oh well, I’ll tear everything completely apart And stack all my bags like a fine work of Art. Without my phone and charger, I’ll be hosed. No work for me today, I suppose. Searched every zip compartment in my artful stack. Only to discover, once again, my phone got jacked!
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