Breathe Out Not In

this dark cloud looms in the air
we do not see its blind stare
yet we feel the fear it breathes
as we watch each breath we share

march 18, 2020

Let the Pens Flow - Jueju Poetry Contest
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Watt Avatar
March 30, 2020 at 7:05 PM
Powerful, concise, and current. Best wishes in the contest (and in avoiding the dark cloud!) dear Sandra. Hugs
Proxenos Avatar
March 22, 2020 at 11:52 AM
A Powerful very clever write dear Sandy so well penned, is this Jueju! Blessings, Jennifer
Adams Avatar
March 24, 2020 at 8:35 AM
thank you so much Jennifer.... stay safe my friend... hugs and blessings
Krutsinger Avatar
March 22, 2020 at 8:24 AM
Delicate and poignant my prophetic friend.
Adams Avatar
March 24, 2020 at 8:35 AM
thank you so much!' hugs
Andresen Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 2:31 PM
- A picture of how the world is today, Sandra ... all use plastic gloves and all smells liquor ... we can't share the same air ... or a kiss ... - You have to be especially careful, my friend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Adams Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 5:42 PM
I am trying... my son still works with public and he is sick but not sick enough to be tested...I am crazy with cleaning things and my hands are raw from all the cleaning and products I am using...I only go out to the store when I need to...I am pretty stocked for several days... things are harder to find now but some stores are opening the first hour of the day to seniors or people that are immunocompromised like me...so that will make me feel a little better... hugs
Green Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 6:55 AM
Beautifully done Sandy. Your poem brings forth the frightening truth about what we are all facing right now. Best wishes in the contest
Adams Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 7:45 AM
Thank you so much Chris... scary times are upon us... stay safe, hugs and blessings
Trifiatis Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 6:47 AM
Powerful writing with poetic splendor dearest, Sandra! Hugs xxx
Adams Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 7:44 AM
thank you so much Demetrios... hugs XoXo
Kauffman Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 12:04 AM
Sandra, there is a power in this piece and great wisdom as it addresses the fear and panic that swirl around us.
Adams Avatar
March 19, 2020 at 7:44 AM
thank you so much Sam... scary times are upon us...stay well.... hugs
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