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 © Ilene Bauer | Year Posted 2021
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