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Living This Life

Trying to stay connected 
I wave at neighbors from across 
the sidewalk, street, and park.

Wearing gloves I cover 
my mouth when I cough or sneeze.
Owners of dogs I used to pet 
I smile and keep my distance.

Basic things taken for granted 
have changed--will I get bread today? 
What neighbor needs help? 
Who is ill? Who is lonely? 

Sitting at home 
looking out my window
we are together and apart. 

Waking up each morning 
I hope for something better
joy and laughter—
to live and freely touch 
family and friends again.

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Copyright © Joan C. Fingon | Year Posted 2020

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Jc Hawkens Date: 4/12/2020 8:29:00 AM I haven't seen my family in well over a month. But they are healthy, and in the end, that's all I could ask. Hold steady and keep the faith that this will soon pass. I hope all is well with you. JC Hawkens Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 3/28/2020 8:47:00 PM Joan, I feel your words, I am much the same, I miss my family and friends, although we talk on facebook, etc, it is not the same, I want to sit with my friends at the coffee shop and chat and laugh, I want things to be like before, will they ever be ? _Constance Login to Reply

Charlie Smith Date: 3/27/2020 5:22:00 PM Keep the faith Joan, good entry, best wishes... Login to Reply