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Adieu! but let me cherish, still, The hope with which I cannot part. Contempt may wound, and coldness chill, But still it lingers in my heart. And who can tell but Heaven, at last, May answer all my thousand prayers, And bid the future pay the past With joy for anguish, smiles for tears?
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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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