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!