Covid 2

it’s odd to be held hostage 
by the same thing 
at the same time
as the entire world
it’s put everyone
into darkness
the unknown 
the unseen
one of the perils
of being a senior 
is isolation
it’s ironic that 
i’ve been asked to do
just that; isolate 
shelter in place at home
go out only when necessary
avoid contact with others,
even family 
unfortunately for a great many
that means little has changed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Lusardi Avatar
January 8, 2022 at 10:55 AM
I read your poem today, in the Anthology book 2. It is truly moving, scary in its hidden connotations, and sad, in that it exposes the loneliness experienced by many, in everyday life, outside of Covid. Brilliant !
Rees Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 8:46 AM
Indeed, how very true. For many, little has changed. Very well said.
Chamberlain Avatar
June 24, 2021 at 2:02 PM
Very powerful poem. It has been a terrible time for so many people. Let's hope the light is at the end of the tunnel. Have a lovely day.
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 28, 2021 at 7:47 AM
Hello Richard Colbert, now we are in a lockdown until June 14th. I hope it is the last of it. Enjoy your day my friend. Welcome to Poetry Soup. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 4, 2021 at 5:15 AM
Hello Richard welcome to Poetry Soup. Enjoy your day my friend.
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April 1, 2021 at 12:38 PM
Hello Richard Colbert, so nice to meet you. Yes this virus is getting on everyone nerves, Yes we have to isolate I heard on the news today that we have to be in lockdown for a month. No one is pleased to hear this news. I am screaming on the inside. Happy Easter. enjoy your day my friend.
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