Baby Steps

Today I had a Covid test, But first, to leave the house, I had to sort through clothes to find A normal shirt or blouse. I ironed one and then I found A pair of jean Capris, For what I wear relaxed at home Is stuff nobody sees. I do go out to exercise Each morning, close to dawn, When clothing meant for working out Is what I have thrown on. Yet this would be my first foray To walk each city street A half-mile to the test site From a 3 month long retreat. Of course, nobody glanced my way And with my hat and mask, Anonymously I strode on To undertake my task. To be outdoors felt alien, A bit of needed prep For to reemerge and join the world Requires baby steps.