Second Covid Birthday

For my second Covid birthday
Nature surely did its duty
For providing me (and others)
With a day of perfect beauty.

Did my early morning walking
As the sun began to rise,
Hearing birds belt out their greetings
Under glowing orange skies.

Spent the afternoon just strolling
Through the paths of Central Park,
Where the trees are all a’blossom
After months of being dark.

There were bicycles and children
And musicians on the sax,
Also joggers, dogs and picnics;
It was time to just relax.

I could see the city waking
From its sad pandemic dream.
There’s a long way left to go
But slowly, hope is gaining steam.

Now I’m back beside the river,
On a bench beneath the sun,
Feeling happy on my birthday
And the day is still not done!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Devonshire Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 7:41 AM
Happy belated birthday, Ilene. I didn't know you lived in NYC. I think the pandemic was most evident there, especially when Broadway suddenly went dark. You do sound happy, so it must have been a great birthday. I'm with family now, but stopped by to wish some of my favorite poets a happy Easter. Hugs, Carolyn
Krutsinger Avatar
April 4, 2021 at 3:07 PM
COVID has changed our worlds, my friend. What is a COVID birthday?
Bauer Avatar
April 7, 2021 at 10:14 AM
just a birthday that falls during the pandemic. this was my second such birthday, caren, so the celebrating was very limited...
Leffanta Avatar
April 4, 2021 at 12:01 PM
You made it! One more year behind you with many more to come! Good enough reason to be happy! Enjoy! Aloha 'oe! Rico
Mcconnell Avatar
April 4, 2021 at 11:23 AM
Congratulations on your birthday ilene , this is a fine write indeed and yes hope we're all going back in the right direction again. Blessings,Gordon
Cunningham Avatar
April 3, 2021 at 9:56 PM
Hopefully we are past the worst now Ilene, happy birthday to you. Tom
Pettit Avatar
April 3, 2021 at 6:01 PM
I agree with what Jan has said just below. I would like to celebrate without wearing a mask again. Good write as usual, Ilene.
Allison Avatar
April 3, 2021 at 3:09 PM
aww Ilene i had my first covid lockdown birthday in January and its quite a surreal situation. I hope you had a lovely day and got spoiled by your loved ones. lets hope 2022 we can celebrate for real with no restrictions. just getting over my jab it totally knocked me for 6:-( hugs Jan xx
Devonshire Avatar
April 5, 2021 at 7:43 AM
I had no side effects from Moderna at all. Sorry you suffered so...
Leffanta Avatar
April 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM
Which one did you have? I had the Moderna plus booster and the only after effect was removal of the bandage... Aloha! Rico
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