Not All Bad News

By Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
United Kingdom
April 5, 2020 9:01am CST
A wonderful thing's happening here that's helping to calm people's fear volunteers galore will come to your door giving aid and spreading good cheer. They're carefully vetted of course they're forming a powerful force to help old and weak and make things less bleak, and thousands have joined in the cause. To those who are frail or alone confined in the walls of their home they'll bring milk and bread deliver their meds or even just chat on the phone. They'll leave the things by the front doors no contact - they don't break the laws, a godsend indeed to all those in need they earn our respect and applause. Photo of my garden last year.
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• Agra, India
5 Apr 20
You garden really helped me to smile at present
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
That's good, thank you
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• Agra, India
5 Apr 20
@jaboUK do you take care of it yourself
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Apr 20
Yes, it's happening everywhere. Wonderful poem for the time we live in. I love your garden.
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@Aquitaine24 (11813)
• San Jose, California
6 Apr 20
@jaboUK Maybe you can propagate from plants you have.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
I'm glad it's happening elsewhere too - they are doing a wonderful job. I don't know what my garden will be like this year - I may not be able to get the plants.
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@just4him (317041)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
5 Apr 20
@jaboUK It would be sad if you can't get them. Your garden is so beautiful.
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• Preston, England
5 Apr 20
terrific very relevant poem and a beautiful photo too
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• Preston, England
5 Apr 20
@jaboUK certainly not
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
5 Apr 20
I agree.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Thanks Arthur - we'll never take things for granted again, will we?
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
5 Apr 20
Wonderful poem and so true, we also have volunteers bringing to us our grocery, we are not allowed in the stores, it is to protect us.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
6 Apr 20
@jaboUK You are lucky, we cannot, all those over 65 must call a volunteer and give the list of what they need. It's not something I like, I am healthy and I have always been self sufficient, they found a way to make me feel "old", it will pass.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
6 Apr 20
@LadyDuck You're right - it will pass.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Hi Anna - we can still go to the shop for essential items - I've been once in 10 days. I wore a mask and gloves and washed my clothing when I got home as well as washing myself thoroughly. While we are allowed to still go I will do so when necessary and let the volunteers help those who need it.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Such a beautiful riot of colour and a lovely verse from you Janet. Keep well and keep safe!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Thanks Gary, I hope you are well too. I'm hoping I can get enough plants this year, obviously the nurseries are all closed. I saw an item on the TV saying that the growers will have to throw all their stock away - surely they could sell online?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Apr 20
It’s something that’s happening everywhere it seems. Beautiful poem, garden, and cat!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Thanks Dianne - it's not a real cat
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
5 Apr 20
@jaboUK Too bad.
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• United States
5 Apr 20
Your garden has always brought me such great joy whenever you post a pic of it. Thank you. We have people here that will go out and help those who cannot get out for themselves. They are a blessing.
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• United States
7 Apr 20
@jaboUK our local Home Depot is having people use the curbside option for shopping. Many people are getting their needs for gardening supplies that way. They also are only letting a few people in the store at a time. I am still not going to go to a store. I have seeds that I have collected and will start them soon.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Apr 20
@ElusiveButterfly All our shops are closed apart from food stores or those selling other vital supplies. Yesterday I ordered a lot of plants online - I don't normally like to do that as I have been disappointed with the quality previously.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Yes, they are selfless - lovely people. I'm pleased you like seeing my garden - don't know what it will be like this year - I may have difficulty getting plants.
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@ptrikha_2 (46951)
• India
5 Apr 20
That is wonderfully described! Yes, there are great things still intact !
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Thank you and yes, we should count our blessings.
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@much2say (55603)
• Los Angeles, California
5 Apr 20
Wonderful poem - thank goodness for those volunteers! I hope you are doing well out there and that you are getting everything you need. We have told my parents to not go out in public at all . . . I am doing the shopping and drop off for them, but I make sure to never step into their house. I've always wished to walk through your beautiful garden . . . so colorful!!
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@much2say (55603)
• Los Angeles, California
7 Apr 20
@jaboUK I'm glad your daughter is there for you . . . I hope your son is staying safe and well in Thailand! I know you are very self sufficient . We are doing as well as can be during this surreal time - hanging in there and prepping for the long haul. Please take care out there!!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Apr 20
@much2say Yes, I'm taking care thanks. Stay safe yourself
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
I'm very well thanks SmilePie - my daughter is looking out for me - she brought me a few things yesterday. We sat in the garden about 5 metres apart! At least we were able to talk and she could see that I'm fine. Thankfully I can look after myself so don't need the services of these wonderful volunteers. My son is stuck in Thailand, can't get home. He's not worried and nor am I - he's in the best place for him. Hope you are well.
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@LeaPea2417 (37353)
• Toccoa, Georgia
5 Apr 20
That's very good
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Thank you, I'm pleased that you think so.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
5 Apr 20
A very inspiring post. Thank God for the volunteers!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Thank you Sharon and I echo your sentiments.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
6 Apr 20
@jaboUK There are so many people to thank, from medical staff to truck drivers to volunteers and many more.
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• United States
5 Apr 20
How many times I've wished to be able to enjoy a cup of tea with you in your garden Thanks for the poem and beautiful picture. It's uplifting to see all those beautiful flowers
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
I'd love to host all my myLot friends in my garden . I hope I'll be able to get the plants to make it beautiful again this year.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
30 Jul 20
@yesterdayis I am a member of alpoetry.com but I also put some on here sometimes.
@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 20
I am in awe of your garden - and your poetry skills aren't bad either. We haven't been told we can't do our own shopping yet but that could be the next step.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
We can do our own shopping if we're able, but we must only do so for essential items. Luckily I've no need of the volunteers myself, not yet anyway. I saw on the TV that garden nurseries were facing ruin and having to throw their stock away - surely they could sell online? That's what I'll have to do for my plants - see if I can get any that way.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
6 Apr 20
@JudyEv I looked online and it seems that I can get them that way. I prefer to see what I'm getting first, but that doesn't seem possible.
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@JudyEv (339930)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Apr 20
@jaboUK Our hardware is getting more seedlings in on Friday afternoon. I hope to pick up some then.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 Apr 20
You are always like a ray of sunshine. A breath of fresh air. Thank you for being here!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
What a lovely thing to say, thank you Carol.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
5 Apr 20
@jaboUK I mean every word.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
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• China
6 Apr 20
Those are heart-warming things to do ! Epidemic has no mercy, but humans have, as we put it. Stay safe !
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• China
7 Apr 20
@jaboUK Thank you ! On the whole, we have kept the virus in check.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Apr 20
@changjiangzhibin89 That's good to hear.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
6 Apr 20
Hello Chang, thanks for that wise comment. I hope you are coping ok in China.
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@Juliaacv (51190)
• Canada
5 Apr 20
Thank you, those are just 2 small words, but they mean a lot right now from me Janet. Its such a difficult time and I was hoping to read something uplifting from you. And I will refer to this poem and reread it when my heart is sad.
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@Juliaacv (51190)
• Canada
5 Apr 20
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
Those two words mean a lot to me too Julia, so thank you. I'm happy that you found my poem uplifting - I'm an optimist and prefer to dwell on good things if I can
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@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
9 Apr 20
I LOVE your garden! I don't know if you have a website nextdoor.com like we do around the USA but this afternoon I went to that web page to tell my neighbors about what a day I had of people giving to me today--really touched me! You know people aren't bad if given a chance!
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
9 Apr 20
I've not heard of that website but I do know that a crisis like this can bring out the best in people.
@Tampa_girl7 (50250)
• United States
8 Apr 20
It’s a beautiful thing to see people come together and help those in need.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Apr 20
It is indeed
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@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
8 Apr 20
Hi, Momma! Indeed! Again, I've read beautiful rhymes from you! Re, these God-sent people who bring food on doors, we have them too here! They're big blessings! BTW, how are you, my dear Momma?
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
8 Apr 20
Hello, hello my sweet friend - how happy I am to see you on my page! I am absolutely fine, as I hope you are. So glad that you have these helpers in your country too.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
10 Apr 20
@KnehKnah Mahal Kita back at you
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@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
10 Apr 20
@jaboUK Indeed, Momma! Been away from you & mylot again, but I always think about you & our friends here. I'm glad you're ok! Mahal kita!
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
5 Apr 20
A wonderful poem. Your garden looks fascinating.
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@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 20
It doesn't look like that at the moment but It will again in the summer if I can get enough plants.
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@Nevena83 (65277)
• Serbia
7 Apr 20
@jaboUK I'm sure it'll look perfect again.
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