When can we take our first baby steps
in this upside-down world, empty streets.
We may feel exposed with no mask to protect
new tentative smiles, clarity of speech.
Our hugs will surely bring forth tears of joy,
lips will meet softly on that first kiss
as long-time lovers feel oddly coy.
Dining out–magical–something we’ve missed.
Sounds of laughter, children playing games,
friends visiting, sharing a dinner.
Buds of color pop, Spring soon to reign.
Local shops bustle with renewed vim and vigor.
Let us hold hands when this darkness ends,
and seek new beginnings, from the ashes ascend.
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Oh how I look forward to that day ❤
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Oh Sara, your poem encapsulates the current situation so well. It I s indeed an ‘upside-down world’! I never thought I would get used to seeing masks, not that I get out at all, and I so long for friendly noise of children playing, smiles, hugs and kisses!
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Thanks so much, Kim. I hope it is soon.
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This is so moving, I got misty-eyed, seriously.
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Thanks so much, Jael!
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You’re welcome.
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I too am looking forward to this day, but with apprehension. When will we feel safe again? (K)
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Even after vaccine, I think we will remain fearful for a while.
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I know I will.
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You have portrayed the current and prevailing situation so well here! Here’s hoping that day will arrive soon 💝💝
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NOW! Thanks, Sanaa.
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So lovely and encouraging! Thank you for the eminder that an end will come!
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Thanks so much!
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Yes! To your closing couplet.
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Thanks, Ken!
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Yes yes! lovely poetry, I hope all things get better this year.
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Thanks, M Jay.
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