Hither and Yon

The life I was living has gone
Off to hither and thither and yon,
Though I’m trying my best to make do
With whatever it takes to get through.

So I read and I read and I read,
Which provides some escape that I need
And I FaceTime or chat with my friends,
Which I’ll do ‘til this craziness ends.

And I walk, play some games, watch TV -
Keeping busy to me is the key – 
But I hope that as time marches on,
Life comes back here from hither and yon.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Leffanta Avatar
January 31, 2021 at 10:40 AM
Just look at how you have used the time to reach inside yourself and make life more enjoyable for others! Aloha! Rico
Lamoureux Avatar
January 31, 2021 at 8:29 AM
Fun, clever, amazing and oh so true, l love your ideas and the things that you do. So if you keep doing all those things that matter to you, I have little doubt that you’ll surly get through. ;0)
Devonshire Avatar
January 31, 2021 at 8:05 AM
Everyone I know is exhausted from coping with the pandemic. It's good that you get outside as the sun does seem to lift our spirits. I'll be keeping hope alive that "Life comes back here from hither and yon." Wonderful poem with much truth. Hugs, Carolyn
Andresen Avatar
January 30, 2021 at 2:05 PM
- ... one day light will shine in the tunnel, Ilene - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
January 30, 2021 at 1:36 PM
I know with lockdown we just have to make the best use of the time and it seems you keep very busy... and hopefully it wont be too long before the world is a much safer place for us all and we can go about our daily lives as normal:-) stay strong my friend and keep writing those lovely lines:-) hugs Jan xx
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