Kim Rodrigues Poet Free verse

Claustrophobic Creatures

sometimes i forget there are masks to be worn
paper bracelets that need to wind ‘round my wrist
i forget
who can blame me
when i see a child’s face
or yours
the normal kicks in and i remember the joy
of your smile and hug
i resist
it’s an internal wish
for things to go back in their proper place
i want to drive
and stop
anywhere i choose
not stopping to tie a sack around my features
we are claustrophobic creatures
one day my eyes might open
blink…
   blink…
and this was all a strange and elaborate hoax
the sunlight coaxes me outside
i spin…
what a wonderful world we live in

okay i’ll stop talking
and put on my face coat
my paper bracelet
my straight jacket

1/8/2021

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Caren Krutsinger January 9, 2021 at 5:50 PM Those last two lines explain 2021 so well! Kim Rodrigues January 9, 2021 at 5:55 PM LOL! Right?!

Victor Buhagiar January 8, 2021 at 10:34 AM So annoying, these face masks. Sometimes I use a visor, but masks are safer. ~~ Kim Rodrigues January 8, 2021 at 1:33 PM We do what we must.

Anne-Lise Andresen January 8, 2021 at 7:30 AM - What's "my paper bracelet", Kim? - We use masks, but no bracelets - I enjoy nature without a mask ... have to breathe when I go on my daily walk :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kim Rodrigues January 8, 2021 at 1:33 PM When I go to work each day, after they check my temperature and ask me covid questions, they hand me a paper bracelet to wear, to show I have been screened.