Daily Conversations

Conversations, on a daily basis Your own voice surrounded in oasis Talk to yourself, a daily happening Older age the reason offered Standing still, minding one’s own business Overheard conversations, questions, answers Mobile phones shatter the sound waves Eyes down not paying attention Constant scrolling, thrill of the moment Media news thrust upon us Gather in groups, social distance Chatter surrounds us, some absurd Nodding, smiling, becoming a nerd Hope that subjects do not ignite Spirits are low, worrying galore Watching, waiting, character testing Older ones on the front line Standing in front of them, carers that shine Trust is tested, time after time Walls erected around those in twilight Faces in windows of those we know The pain of missing you so hard to share Hands pressed against glass Blowing kisses hard and fast Hands are waving, goodbyes are taken Tomorrow waits for those not chosen.