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Once the Rise Comes to a Halt

A young lady feeling optimistic about what the new normal. She has yet to feel the personal effects of this pandemic. She is hopeful that this will pass and that she will be out with friends soon. Reality has not found her yet.

Once the rise comes to a halt
May…
Your fears simmer down 
Prayers answered 
Cries are finally heard
And facts are now true

Once the rise comes to a halt
May… 
The numbers trickle down like rain on a window
Finally hugging distant loved ones
Laughter echo the halls
Happiness is no longer forced

Once the rise comes to a halt
May…
A return to a different kind of world 
A new type of normal
Drastic social adjustments for the betterment of humanity
A joyful planet with arms linked around the atmosphere

Once the rise comes to a halt
May…
Hate be eradicated
Love become unlimited
No person’s physical appearance be seen as a threat
We see no person as illegal

Once the rise comes to a halt
May…
We finally stand as one nation
Under God
Indivisible
By liberty and justice for ALL

A young girl feeling the pain of the new normal-wearing masks & no more hugs- closes her eyes so she doesn’t have to see the old park she can not play in.