In My Bubble

In my bubble, I'm deprived of human touch, unable to express my love or hold hands. I can no longer hug those I love so much, and I only hope my grandson understands. I'm in isolation; I've nowhere to go: when asked how I am, I answer, 'I don't know.' I'm starting to feel abandoned and all alone; and sometimes cry, talking to friends on the phone. From my balcony, I've watched the city die: its parking lots, empty as cemeteries. And when demand for masks overwhelmed supply, folks started treating friends as adversaries. The hearts of young partiers hardened over time: they stopped wearing their masks, no reason or rhyme. But today's news says vaccines are on the way; and so, I wrote a poem to mark this day!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Canerdy Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 8:24 PM
I feel sure this moving poem expresses the feelings so many have, Emile! Janice
Pinet Avatar
October 16, 2020 at 6:48 AM
Thanks Janice, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Dietrich Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 6:06 PM
This is really beautiful, Emile with its very sad tone. Thanks so much for my win in your contest!
Pinet Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM
Thanks Andrea, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
Bauer Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 1:47 PM
a wonderful take on the contest, john, and a beautifully written poem. hope your efforts get you high on the list of winners...
Pinet Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 2:28 PM
Thanks Ilene, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.
George   Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 11:07 AM
Let's hope it is soon. Amazing how something we can not see can do so much damage and cause such grief and heartache. Wonderful writing, Emile...and congratulations on becoming a premium member. ~ Elaine
Pinet Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 2:26 PM
Thanks Elaine, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.
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