Caren Krutsinger Poet Narrative

How I Survived the Pandemic

I went into Covid-19 isolation kicking and screaming.
Shrieking my dismay, irritated and angry.
Hoping it would not last more than a week.

No friends, no neighbors, no relatives. No shopping. No school.
A month into it, we teachers were given daily lessons.
I wanted my life back!

We learned Zoom, Google, and a bunch of other new skills.
We taught online. . It was horrible at first, but in a bit, I loved it.
I enjoyed not having to drive to and from work.

It was a year before we returned to school physically.
We started out small – two days a week, then three days a week.
Changing my outlook and my attitude is how I survived this pandemic.

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L Milton Hankins July 15, 2021 at 9:35 AM I was holed up for a year in all. My itchy feet ached to make a trip. A weekend break in Key West (as you may remember) was perfect, but it was risky and I wore a mask the whole time...except in the pool. I had great sympathy for teachers...and kids! Caren Krutsinger July 16, 2021 at 7:13 AM It was horrible - I wish it was completely gone.