Living With Long Covid After 19

How melancholy I yawn then sigh 

When recalling who I was 2 year's
ago just before Covid-19 struck
I was doing alright getting bye ok
But fast forward currently to today 
and I now feel completely different

As luckily enough for me though I have 
not nor a close family member suffered
any ill effects had to be hospitalized
or far worse die

What I got instead is a sinking feeling
in the pit of my stomach and hole in
my heart that I fear may just be terminal

It's almost as if the world I thought and
have come to know throughout this
time has slowly ebbed the joy most
certainly has its in my rear view mirror now

And with it taken any hope a vaccine 
or cure will be found in order to save 
my fragile sanity from shattering

So i find myself asking who can and does
a Jester call when they themselves are
feeling down and in need of cheering up

And also at this moment I find myself 
contemplating not quite sure if and 
where redemption resides

But if it can't rain all the time 
Better get busy living or busy dying

Said the Crow to the raindrop splitting
hairs on the Reapers scythe

What's kept you

For I have been long expecting you

Can't you see I have already packed 
all of my baggage 

Into the bin-bag's under my eyes 

I am in this for the long haul
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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December 25, 2021 at 7:53 PM
Chris, this is a sad but all too true a fight for many! Congratulations on POTD!
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December 27, 2021 at 10:34 AM
Cheers Kim Thank you
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December 18, 2021 at 8:28 PM
Such a blessing indeed, that you and those around you haven't suffered from Covid. At this moment in time, all we can do is be there for those in need and continue to pray. Congratulations Christopher, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
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December 21, 2021 at 2:33 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 4:53 PM
Congratulations on Poem of the Day, Christopher. It seems like you are already doing something positive in writing poetry. I have found poetry to be very helpful during this pandemic time. Also, reading good historical novels transports me to a different time, a different world for a while and gives me a break from the current situation. I wish you the best of luck and healing, and a very happy holiday season.
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December 21, 2021 at 2:34 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 4:43 PM
Christopher, Congratulations on POTD. You are preserving history with your poem. Let the Reaper wait. Excellent write~ Warren
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December 21, 2021 at 2:34 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 4:27 PM
Congratulations on POTD Christopher, I hope you feel better soon!
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December 21, 2021 at 2:35 PM
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Allison Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 2:08 PM
dropping back with many congrats on POTD, hugs Jan xx
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December 21, 2021 at 2:35 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 12:50 PM
As one who has experienced some of the same feelings, I can relate to your poem, Christopher. Congratulations on your selection as P.O.T.D.!
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December 21, 2021 at 2:36 PM
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Roberts Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 12:22 PM
The write is fabulous, thankyou My suggestion, if its available, monoclonal transfusion, heard it helped 85% Be well
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December 21, 2021 at 2:36 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 11:05 AM
Congrats on your POTD...you will find yourself again in a good place...writing is one way...smile on others too.
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December 21, 2021 at 2:37 PM
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Alex Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM
A great and touching writing. Congratulations!
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December 21, 2021 at 2:37 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 7:53 AM
Christopher, congratulations on your well deserved POEM OF THE DAY honor ~ peace and tranquility _Constance
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December 21, 2021 at 2:38 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 7:52 AM
I know it’s easier said than done, but I try to live for the day and not give to much attention to tomorrow until I absolutely have to. I hope your heart heals soon. Congratulations on potd!
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December 21, 2021 at 2:39 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 7:24 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I find I feel better when I make others feel better. Yesterday, I went to the stores I shop at and gave out Christmas cards with candy in them. I like to go out and make people laugh. Next year find a place where you can do good/help others. Have a blessed Christmas and 2022.
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December 21, 2021 at 2:39 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 6:35 AM
Meneer Christopher Flaherty you have many stupendous thought provoking words and lines in this much deserved POTD, Congratulations. So i find myself..............'need of cheering up' great poetry, if I am feeling down I'll write you a poem and maybe you can use your awesome philosophy to figure me out'. Kudos Chris, hugs, blessings, Jennifer.
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December 21, 2021 at 2:40 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 6:10 AM
Excellent POTD Christopher. Well expressed. I too, am fed up with all of this which seems to be consuming everything. I wish you well and hope you have a nice holiday season. Congratulations. Blessings and peace :)
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December 21, 2021 at 2:40 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 5:24 AM
May a quick and full recovery be in store for you, Christopher. Well done for having your poem chosen potd.
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December 21, 2021 at 2:41 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 5:08 AM
Congratulations Christopher on your POTD! zI surely wish for you greatly restored health and demeanor! Don't give up, perhaps in 2022 another POTD will sing a different tune!!!
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December 21, 2021 at 2:41 PM
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Logan Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 2:59 AM
Unpack the bags beneath your eyes, Christopher, you're not going anywhere except to write more wonderful poetry. Seriously, I pray you will fight that darn covid with a positive attitude and return once more to feeling like you did before the beast knocked on your door. Congratulations on your write being potd, for now it will expose your talent.
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December 21, 2021 at 2:43 PM
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Radice Avatar
December 18, 2021 at 2:10 AM
Superb Christopher. Enjoy every minute , word and comment re your excellent POTD. It's well deserved and written from the heart. Nice one! Cheers - Gary
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December 21, 2021 at 2:44 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 1:06 AM
Back with congrats Christopher your genius has not gone unnoticed, I loved this one from the moment I first read it, congratulations on POTD, it’s really so well deserved, exquisite poetry, cheers David
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December 21, 2021 at 2:44 PM
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December 18, 2021 at 12:47 AM
Sorry to hear you're not well Christopher, hope you're soon on the road to recovery. Congrats on your POTD, enjoy the honour. Tom
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December 21, 2021 at 2:45 PM
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Allison Avatar
December 16, 2021 at 4:55 PM
gee have you been spying on me as ive got bin bags under eyes after contracting covid, never felt such fatigue and a month on I am still shattered some days.. just got to live with this vile virus but not let it take over our lives... things can only get bettterrrr:-) hugs Jan xx
Flaherty Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 7:52 AM
Shame so sorry to hear that Jan. And just as it seemed to be finally getting under control. Please get well hopefully soon Jan Hug's and blessings
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December 16, 2021 at 2:55 PM
Hello Christopher Flaherty, Yes Christopher a lot of people are fed up with this virus. Also fed up with the needle. I wish it was over. So we can live our lives back to normal. Merry Christmas. I hope you are doing better now. Darlene
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December 18, 2021 at 3:06 PM
Hello Christopher Flaherty, yes many people are fed up wt this virus. Many people will not get I the vaccine shot. They are the ones spreading the virus. Enjoy your evening my friend. Merry Christmas.
Flaherty Avatar
December 16, 2021 at 3:28 PM
Cheers Darlene Fed up that sums it up exactly that and wish it was over. It is what it is same old same old. Thank you ta
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December 16, 2021 at 1:19 PM
This is outstanding Christopher, the line “Said the Crow to the raindrop splitting hairs on the Reapers scythe” is genius, where’d you find the words, I’m gonna Fave this one, cheers David
Flaherty Avatar
December 16, 2021 at 3:37 PM
In truth that's the fantasy or dream David. That ine day someone will stumble across something I have written or wrote. And they are then able to use there platform to give it an audience voice or a new lease of life of it's own that I can not. Thank you , thank you , thank you
Kavanagh  Avatar
December 16, 2021 at 1:44 PM
Noel Gallagher would love that reaper line, keep a close eye on his future lyrics, I tell you it’s a professional one
Flaherty Avatar
December 16, 2021 at 1:38 PM
As I always David Sir. My sincere kind regards gratitude and thanks to you for taking your time to read anything I write. Your comments are so genuine and generous. They inspire me and make me want to write full stop . And try to get better So cheer's David ta
Brown Avatar
December 16, 2021 at 1:03 PM
Very nice poem, sad. I hope our doing better now. ~ Debra
Flaherty Avatar
December 16, 2021 at 1:19 PM
Thank you very much indeed Debra. Only time will tell I don't think we are out of the woods yet. Who knows what the future holds. It's what we choose to make of it. And whether or not a way back can be found. Cheer's
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