No More

No more hand shaking,                                                                                                just raise out your hand and wave.                                                                                No more toilet paper,                                                                                                      now I have an extra roll on the shelf.                                                                            No more sitting next to each other,                                                                                I will save you a seat three seats away.                                                                        No more putting hands on face or food,                                                                        wash your hands and then do it again.                                                                          No more coughing and sneezing in the air,                                                                    keep the germs in your sleeves.                                                                                    No more rules,                                                                                                                everyone be extra extra clean and use good sense.                                                    No more sickness or death,                                                                                          remember the world has gone through hell.

Date Written: 3/29/2020
Quarantine Poems Poetry Contest                                                       
Sponsored by: Julie Leigh Rodeheaver


3 Place    Quarantine Poems Contest Judged:5/13/2020 Sponsored by:Julie Leigh Rodeheaver
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Date: 5/13/2020 9:48:00 PM
Paula, back with congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 5/15/2020 12:38:00 PM
I am always so honored when I win. Thank You, for your note and congratulations. Have a wonderful day with hugs...........
Date: 3/30/2020 6:24:00 PM
Very wonderfully expressed Paula! We kiss the cheeks to welcome with aloha here Paula. I really miss that. Keep safe xxoo
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/31/2020 12:17:00 PM
Thank you for your note. Guess cheek kissing is going to be a thing of the past. Be safe......................
Date: 3/30/2020 4:21:00 PM
'i will save you a seat three seats away' - so perfectly captures this crazy reality - best of luck in the contest, Paula!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/31/2020 12:16:00 PM
Thank You, for reading and for the luck. See you three seats over. Glad you like this write. Take Care & be safe...............
Date: 3/30/2020 12:36:00 PM
Easily said, but when you have a 18 month old grandson that loves his nana face he pokes his little fingers in my nose and in my eyes and mouth what am I suppose to do.. and yes & no , I do say no-no , but there he goes again; I love him dearly. I love the poem, Paul... Be safe.
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/30/2020 1:35:00 PM
Thanks for your note. You are very blessed to have a grandson. Glad you like the poem. Be safe and enjoy your day.........
Date: 3/30/2020 12:02:00 AM
Good morning Paula. You have some impressive pieces here especially this one on COVID-19. You're a great writer. Thanks for sharing and keep them coming my dear friend. Love and hugs!!!!
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Paula Goldsmith
Date: 3/30/2020 12:04:00 PM
Thank You, for reading, writing and your very kind words. Have a wonderful day with love and hugs................
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