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Masked Memories

this or any other grandchild should not have to remember his last visit with grandpa wearing a sterile mask over his face smile concealed grandpa not allowed to get close enough for the traditional bear hug or tickle session this is breaking all the rules defying all makings for childhood memories Published in my 24-page photo/anthology ~COVID 2020~ 2020 AP: 3rd place 2020 Posted on June 5, 2020

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/6/2020 7:06:00 AM

So powerful and perfect, describing what is happening right this second everywhere. In the USA we are not allowed to go into the hospitals at all to visit anyone -even the spouses, so people are dying alone.

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/6/2020 1:50:00 PM

Yes ~ what a tragedy.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/6/2020 1:32:00 AM

These are hard times. I'm glad my grandchildren live with me. However, I'm very strict when they want to talk in my face. I have asthma, so I have to protect myself always. My oldest Daughter has to wear a mask around us. She hates it... this was a good read. Linda

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/6/2020 1:51:00 PM

Thank you very much, Linda. Stay safe.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 6/5/2020 2:24:00 PM

oh, i so agree, line! i can't wait to see my grandkids again - in person, up close and without my mask! (have no idea when that will be, though...)

Line Gauthier
Date: 6/5/2020 3:07:00 PM

So true ~ it's difficult for many ~