First Picnic After Pandemic

Good Morning James - Hi. I turned to this entry because of its title. Yes, we all second your message and words and totally agree. It is two years and counting now and life hasn't returned to normal yet but what a wonderful feeling it was and is when we first gathered with our family in person. Your entry is wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Enjoy the morning and weekend. Peace and Safety to all. Take care

Pandemic changed human behaviour, it made men selfish. But family reunion after it a great pleasure. Nice

A very fine write engagingly presented. I was following your words, feeling right there with your hesitation at hearing how loud other picnickers sounded, and then warming up considerably as you see your own precious family. So well done!

Your crypt style is so impressive. with minimum words, you have expressed the thrill of your first going out to meet your family after the pandemic. You have brought in all the excitement of a toddler taking his first step. Thank you James for visiting my page. Warm Regards

Beautiful imagery that took me along with you and your family.....hope you enjoyed the freedom, the sunshine and your family. Blessings, Paulette

You made me see it and you also made me hear it with your words. Hope you are doing good. Enjoyed reading this, this morning, my friend

Oh, James, I just love how your beautiful imagery led to the fantastic finale. Such a splendid and wonderfully touching poem! Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Ahh!! I know that was an awesome time. You have expressed it very well. I enjoyed reading this one today. Sara

wow, I really like this one, James!

A very nice thought.

This poem is delightful, James. I felt I was right there experiencing this with you.

When we go out after a long break, we are more aware, enjoy more. Must have been a wonderful experience. Lovely poem. Gave much happiness. Thanks

Thanks for sharing this. In our place, we are under "General Community Quarantine" status with "heightened restrictions." Meanwhile, enjoy great family bondings. God bless you. (Thanks for your uplifting comments.)

We are again in a "hard lockdown" due to the Delta variant being rampant among the population. I can only but dream of an idyllic experience as you described. We will be grateful when we could smile at our family - all still present after this trying time. It is the little things that I miss most: the clink of tea cups at an afternoon tea with family; the laughter of children on the school playground; the hawker shouting a list of his wares at the street corner ..."See you soon," is a wish.

Sweet relief from the imprisonment of the virus. I'll bet it was wonderful. Enjoyed.

I guess many of us have had a similar experience, Jim. It felt strange to walk into a market without a mask. Probably should still be wearing it as my doc is having me tested for TB. Enjoyed your poem! Hugs, CArolyn

good times

such awesome imagery James a moment to cherish indeed, we have been pretty fortunate on our little island and have enjoyed a great deal of freedom when others have been in continual lockdown, its amazing how much we took for granted in life before covid:-) hugs Jan xx

Good to be around family again.. I never lost touch.. I did miss the hugs

Good to read of your picnic, I am wondering Whether its going to be out of the pan-demic And into the bonfire of vanity, for so many of Misinformed humanity though James?

Good to read of your picnic, I am wondering Whether its going to be out of the pan-demic And into the bonfire of vanity, for so many of Misinformed humanity though James?

So lovely James. Looking forward to those lazy, hazy, crazy days of sun, picnic and family gatherings. Good stuff. God Bless, JB

Oh! For those days again, you have described it well, James:)

nice work Jimbo,I like the style and imagery

Its been a long time coming James, it's a great feeling to be with loved ones again. Lets hope we've seen the back of covid. Tom