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Because spring knew nothing

March 20, 2020 By Jos Weeses

If you have not read this..see below. This poem brought tears to my eyes. On March 11, Irene Vella wrote a beautiful, moving poem about what Italy looks and feels like during the Corona virus. With some help from Google, I have translated this in English below. This may not match the original in Italian, but am certain it does give you an idea of ​​her message. Have a look on Irene’s Facebook page to see the wonderful reactions from people.
Be safe, chin up. Love, Jos

Because spring knew nothing
– Irene Vella

It was March 11, 2020, streets were empty, shops were closed, and people were staying at home

Spring knew nothing about it

And flowers kept rising and opening

And the sun continued to shine

And the swallows returned

And the sky turned red and blue

In the morning the bread dough was kneaded and the turban breads were put in the oven

It was getting darker later and in the morning the light came in early through the ajar windows

It was March 11, 2020, young people studied online

And in the afternoon, as usual, the tressette card game awaited

It was the year when you were only allowed to go outside to do your shopping

Everything closed soon

Also the offices

The military began to guard all exits and borders

Because there was not enough room for everyone in the hospitals

And people got sick

But spring knew nothing, and the shoots continued to sprout

It was March 11, 2020, everyone was required to be quarantined

Grandpas and grandmas, families and also young people

Then it got really scary

And every day looked alike

But spring knew nothing, and the roses bloomed again

The pleasure of eating together was rediscovered

To write and give free rein to imagination

To read and let yourself be carried away by fantasy

Some who learned a new language

who went to study and took that last missing doctoral exam again

who understood what it is like to really love with full attention

who stopped taking ignorance for granted

who closed their office and opened a bistro with just only eight seats

Who left a fiancé to shout the love for his best friend from the rooftops

There were those who became doctors to help anyone who might need help any day

It was the year when people recognised the importance of good health and genuine affection

The year when the world seemed to stand still

And in which the economy perished

But spring knew nothing, and the flowers gave way to fruit

And then the day of liberation came

We sat in front of the television and the prime minister told live on all media that the state of emergency had come to an end

And that the virus had lost

That all Italians had won together

And then we took to the streets

With tears in our eyes

Without masks and gloves

embracing our neighbour

like it was our brother

And that was when summer arrived

because spring did not know

and continued to be there

Despite everything

Despite the virus

Despite the fear

Despite death

Because spring knew nothing

and everyone learned

What the power of life is…


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Jos Weesjes

Jos Weesjes Quriouslife Inside Out Personal Leadership Training Programme Singapore and Amsterdam

Global Citizen by Choice, Amsterdammer at Heart. Tree Lover, Trainer, Facilitator and Leadership Enthousiast. Inspiring People to Embrace Change.

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