Not Quite Ready

Some friends are going on a tour;
Invited us to join.
You’d think it would be easy 
To decide - just flip a coin.

We’d meant to take a trip with them
When Covid reared its head.
We got our money back; our friends
Rescheduled instead.

Since then, they’ve started traveling,
For life, of course, is short 
And though this tour sounds wonderful,
I am a worrywart.

I’ll mull it over and discuss 
But think I’m disinclined, 
So once again, our friends will go
And I will stay behind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Anaya Avatar
January 20, 2023 at 10:19 AM
Better safe than sorry, they say. I'd go on a romantic getaway:D maybe :/
Daniel Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 7:22 PM
Oh! That's bad, I think you should just let go of all worries and join them, Ilene:)
Volumes Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 2:20 PM
Excellent poem Ilene. So true to life. I enjoyed reading it. Best wishes from another worry wort.
Cunningham Avatar
January 19, 2023 at 1:47 PM
I think covid is here to stay Ilene and we'll have to learn to live with it. I was amazed when scientists discovered traces of the Spanish flu in some viruses a few years back. But if you don't feel 100% safe then why put yourself through it. Tom
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