The Brink

Some people say we’re on the brink
Of pre-pandemic life; I think
It might be true, but swim or sink,
It’s not that way for me.

For all the fears that I can link,
From ones that simply make me blink
To others leading to a shrink,
Still weigh so heavily.

Some day our glasses we will clink
In restaurants, indoors, and drink
To future days, all rosy pink,
But when? Let’s wait and see...
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Krutsinger Avatar
May 4, 2021 at 8:20 AM
I am thinking the children are someday going to be leading to a shrink; this is surreal for them!
Hankins Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 11:39 AM
Oh my, I hope you are right, Ilene. I am so looking forward to it.
Leffanta Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 11:26 AM
Though Biden and our Governor agree it is safe to go outdoors if you have been vaccinated, it may interest you to know that our Governor ordered King's Cathedral on Maul to close as it was a COVID-19 cluster, but the priest has refused saying, "There is NO safer place than a cathedral during a pandemic!" So forget the doctors and hospital! Aloha! Rico
Leffanta Avatar
May 1, 2021 at 11:26 AM
Naught to worry as I have never met a believable priest, and had both shots back in February! Aloha! Rico
Hankins Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 11:40 AM
I'm sorry about the priest, Rico, but I believe history proves him wrong! I'll take the advice of the doctors and scientists any day. Get vaccinated! Please!
Turner Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 11:23 AM
Ilene, I think i may just wear a mask for the rest of my life. They really don't bother me that much and it gives me a little piece of mind. Cheers friend:)
Allison Avatar
April 30, 2021 at 11:17 AM
we are out of lockdown but still wary and not socialised by going out for a meal - slowly slowly for us we are not taking any risks, hope you are back to 'new normal' again soon and can spend time with your loved ones and friends:-) hugs Jan xx
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