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One Day This Will Be Behind Us
our focus is on surviving
for a reason we’ve down deep
a future all too uncertain
we wait with bated breath
the fear is palpable
we’re all cautiously on edge
unsure what is next
for a litany of reasons
still hoping things somehow
will get back to normal
populations decimated
in our lifetime
what kind of normal
do we dare expect
in wildest imaginings inconceivable
this is the dawn of our new reality
the days of peace and love long gone
have given way to social distancing
smiles then warm now tainted with dismay
our confidence is at an all-time low
for younger generations someday a distant memory
for older folks at higher risk
their last years will have been in fear
unable to visit with their family
to mourn lost ones properly
empty airports
planes grounded
nowherebound
empty streets
deserted buildings
the world is stunned
life on pause
waiting to exhale
AP: 2nd place 2022
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