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For the Sake of One We Love and Are Losing: A Meditative Poem
The origin story of "For the Sake of One We Love and Are Losing" lies in a dream
that writer Phyllis Cole-Dai had last year. This remarkable poem was published
in the early days of the pandemic that has now claimed over 2 million lives
worldwide. Cole-Dai's words have comforted many people through the grief and
loss of these challenging times. What follows here is the poem's backstory in
her own words, as well an exquisite downloadable version of the poem-- for
anyone who might benefit from the solace and support it offers.
