If we lose electricity
in the storm,
We will still have power.
We have the power
To check on our neighbors,
To ask for help,
To move to higher ground.
The power to tell stories,
To laugh,
To sing lullabies.
The power to write a poem,
To mend what’s torn,
To read by candlelight.
The power to hope and pray,
To reminisce,
To hold hands in the dark.
The power to clear a path,
To rise from ash,
Β and rebuild.
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When we say we’ve lost power, it minimizes the power we still have. If we lose electricity, let’s say we lost electricity. We still have power, at least over our thoughts, words, and actions.
I send prayers for safety and comfort to all those in the path of the storm.
October 6, 2016 at 8:19 pm
Oh this is very beautiful and comforting! π
October 6, 2016 at 9:31 pm
Thank you, Michelle. π
October 7, 2016 at 4:43 pm
This is wonderful, JoAnna. And applies to so much more than just electricity. Very em-powering! π
October 8, 2016 at 5:10 am
Thank you, D. I’m glad you get it! π
October 26, 2016 at 11:43 am
That’s what neighbours are for. Wonderfhttp://theartofbeautifulexpressions.com/50-blog-post-ideas-and-activities-to-beat-the-bloggers-block/ul write π
October 27, 2016 at 8:13 am
Yep. That’s right!
September 10, 2017 at 12:35 am
Reblogged this on Anything is Possible! and commented:
It feels like time to re-blog last year’s post.
September 10, 2017 at 8:06 am
Such a beautiful Poem and such wisdom.. Yes, so right we do not lose our power.. I am with you, and sending my prayers to all in Irma’s path and hope it loses some of its energy as it comes inland..
I hope you also stay safe JoAnna.. Love and Light my friend xx β€
September 10, 2017 at 9:25 pm
I’m happy you liked it! Thank you for your abundant light and love. It’s just a little windy here. β€ β€ β€
September 11, 2017 at 7:21 am
π I hope it is now subsiding JoAnna and it has been kind to your property .. β€
September 11, 2017 at 11:11 pm
Thanks. We’re fine. Still a little windy, but not bad.
September 12, 2017 at 4:47 am
Good to hear β€
September 10, 2017 at 3:02 pm
Wonderfully poetic and touched my heart! π Be safe dear Joanna!
September 10, 2017 at 9:31 pm
Oh, I’m so glad to know that! β€ Thank you!