We can rest now

We made it through

All the traffic and hard spots

Through shopping malls

Rain or snowfalls

And through the overflow of

Sparkling parking lots

Cashiers cranky

Some stores too swanky

Prices out of control

We find peace again

With family and friends

Down the bend

Maybe out on a stroll

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Or at home better spent

Time beginning to mend

Safe and sound overall

Away from the danger

The hate and the anger

From where it’s all pent up

Don’t bring home resentment

We will work things out

Without a doubt

Choose the season

This is what is meant

By peace in the moment

It is heaven-sent

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