Poetry Prompt: holiday & winter intentions

Intention

A universal plea

Uncertain are these times Individuals overwhelmed And struggling families The virus is still rampant Few hospital beds available Congregations virtually meet Travels taking backseat Wear a mask when outside Stay home if possible

So — Setting the intention for the universe To help and to remind Go that extra mile Choosing Hope and Kindness In actions and our thoughts For Snow is on the ground Santa is surely on zoom calls Making holiday plans.

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Thank you, Lucy The Eggcademic (she/her), for the prompt: holiday & winter intentions. My intention this holiday season is to take a break from the routine and experiment with something new — nothing monumental — perhaps just mixing up the order of things, trying a few new restaurants(take out only!), exchanging masked smiles with my neighbors and helping out with holiday gift-giving at our local boys and girls club. Happy Holidays, everyone!

Also, now that the much-awaited COVID-19 vaccine is here — Have you been wondering where the phrase “shot in the arm” originated — Melissa Gouty has the answers :