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The Food Court In the Shopping Mall

Today I went to the shopping mall A few items I needed to purchase I decided to have a coffee and snack Then went to Tim Horton's to order Paid for it then walked to an area Where I could enjoy my coffee and snack There wasn't anywhere to sit down the seated areas were all taken away So stood near a railing to lean on The security guard came to tell me I could not eat or drink coffee here So I went outside to have my snack and coffee I understand the reason not sit down to eat The virus has changed everything now So now I have decided to eat breakfast at home Then go shopping at the shopping mall

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Robert Pettit

Date: 1/28/2021 11:45:00 AM

That is just one of the many adjustments we have all had to make since this virus popped its ugly head out into society.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/6/2021 7:51:00 AM

Hello Robert Pettit, i am checking some of my poems to see if i have comments. When the shopping mall was opened, i went to the food court and had to have amy snack and coffee outside. I hope this virus does not last to much longer. take car my friend.

Sally Eslinger

Date: 1/27/2021 11:02:00 AM

A nice discourse Poem, opens the dialogue of sharing lives. We are still not able to get food in our malls here. Take care.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 2/6/2021 7:53:00 AM

Hello Sally I am checking some of my poems to see if i have comments. Our malls are closed. i am not sure the malls will open on Wednesday. I miss the mall. Take care. My friend.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/7/2021 7:56:00 PM

The virus has changed everything; I am glad you got to go. I am relieved it is normal for you in some ways.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/8/2021 7:32:00 AM

Hello Caren, yes the virus has changed everything. We are in lockdown since Dec.26th. Now I am thinking it could be longer because of the second virus. hugs

Newton Ranaweera

Date: 12/30/2020 8:04:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your lovely piece with a personal experience, Darlene!! Wish you a Very Happy New Year!!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 1/2/2021 11:35:00 AM

Hello Newton, thank you Newton. I hope you had a good Christmas. as well a good New Year celebration. all the best for the New Year. Enjoy your day my friend.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/30/2020 1:56:00 PM

Every day things we took for granted and its not till they're taken away that we realise how much those every day things meant to us. Hopefully the coming new year will see things slowly get back to normal. I hope you are well and happy new year to you Darlene. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/30/2020 3:16:00 PM

Hello Tom,The food stalls are open in the shopping mall. But no where to sit down. Now we are in a lock down for 28 days. This is the second time. Happy New Year. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Jack Horne

Date: 12/29/2020 11:43:00 AM

yes, a poem that most of us can certainly relate to

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/29/2020 11:48:00 AM

Hello Jack Horne, yes this is a poem that everyone can relate to. Happy New Year. Enjoy your day my friend.

Edwardj Clark

Date: 12/29/2020 7:41:00 AM

Awesome Darlene. How circumstances have changed. Hopefully next year things will get better for everyone and you'll be able to sit down and enjoy your coffee and snack Edward

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/29/2020 9:34:00 AM

Hello Edward J. Clark, Yes i do hope that things will get back to normal in the new year. We are in lock down for 28 days. From Christmas Eve. Now -4 to go. How is the virus where you live? Happy New Year. Enjoy your day my friend.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/28/2020 7:02:00 PM

Hello Darlene … I guess the new normal will see us changing some of our habits when in public - thank you Darlene - Lindsay

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/29/2020 9:36:00 AM

Hello Laurie, I do think that you are right about changing habits when out shopping. You are welcome. Happy New Year. Enjoy your day my friend.

Rob Levasseur

Date: 12/28/2020 10:43:00 AM

I was in the scene with you completely. We don't go out much.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/29/2020 9:38:00 AM

Hello Rob Levasseur, I do not blame you for not going out much. Only a few stores are opened during this shut down. Happy New Year. Enjoy your day my friend.

Harry Horsman

Date: 12/27/2020 12:45:00 AM

Yes so true its all changed now, Hope next year for you and us all gets better. Stay Safe. Darlene.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/27/2020 8:32:00 AM

Hello Harry Horseman, Harry we are in a lock down now. It will lsst 28 days. Also there is a new virus now stronger than the first one. Oh when it rains it rains. Then it pours. It is pouring now. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Have a nice day

Beata Agustin

Date: 12/26/2020 2:40:00 AM

Thanks for this. Likewise, cheering you with blest Christmas spirit, while sharing "... the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 6:23 of the King James Bible). God bless you.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/26/2020 7:19:00 AM

Hello Beata, Jesus had fireworks on Christmas Eve. I hope that he enjoyed them. Thank you for cheering me with Christmas spirits. God Bless you to my friend. Enjoy your day.

Eve Roper

Date: 12/25/2020 12:09:00 PM

So sad that the virus has changed everyone's lives. Enjoyed reading and the feeling is mutual. Merry Christmas Hugs Eve

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/26/2020 7:23:00 AM

Hello Eve, it is ashamed that the virus changed everyone lives. I hope this changes soon. Enjoy your day my friend.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/25/2020 11:41:00 AM

Enjoyed reading your work. We probably never will look at life the same again. We will probably be more conscience of germs and cleanliness as well. Have a great Christmas. Sara

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/26/2020 7:24:00 AM

Hello Sara, I do think that you are right. We are in lock down now. Enjoy your day my friend.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 12/24/2020 5:09:00 PM

A good decision Darlene, Malls have such strict rules these days, and with good reason, so enjoy your breakfast at home. A message to all from experience, I enjoyed your message, and you save money.. Love and hugs, Jennifer..

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/24/2020 5:38:00 PM

Hello Jennifer, yes this one way to save money. For 28 days the shopping malls will be closed. Also some stores. With good reason. Thank you Jennifer. Yes it is important to save money. Love and hugs Darlene

Peter Dome

Date: 12/23/2020 10:02:00 AM

Bless. Its terrible. i love cafes, but you can't sit in them over here in England either.. hope you enjoy your breakfast Pete.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/23/2020 3:09:00 PM

Hello Peter,no one can sit in the food court. we can go to a coffee shoto eat a treat or drink coffee either. Thank you. I will enjoy my breakfast. Enjoy your day my friend.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 12/22/2020 3:37:00 AM

Darlene,I am not scared at all! It's wonderful. The virus in in tbe air on the ground. With a 99.9 per cent recovery rate~ it's all goofy to me)) I am really jealous of you!!There is no Tim Hortons here. I have seen their menu. Awesome. No gov separates me from my family! That is communism at its best, sorry, cannot own me. Merry Christmas dear one, Panagiota xx

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/22/2020 8:17:00 AM

The nurses in the nursing homes have to get tested for the virus often. My goddaughter has to be very carful in what she does. No one is allowed to travelto other countries. This is very serious. No one is coming over for Christmas. We will be in our own homes.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/22/2020 8:13:00 AM

Hello Panagiota, this is real. Children will not be going to school. The hospitals are over loaded it patients with the virus. Operations are cancelled because of the virus. Also some stores will be closed. Like the shopping malls.

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 12/21/2020 11:33:00 AM

Nicely penned Darlene. It's been an year and still it is evolving and getting even more dangerous. Heard about the new variant in England and Italy, and they say the new one spreads faster than the olders strands... May Almighty keep us all safe from this tiny little creature, and from all diseases.. Ameen. Great message in the poem. Hopefully, covid will soon be history. Take care lady. And Thank you for ur comment on my wall. Stay blessed!

Paghunda Zahid
Date: 12/23/2020 11:33:00 PM

Hi Darlene, it was on peak in March and April, but them miraculously it began to get less dangerous. Those who would get infected, won't get severely ill, and tge spread of the virus was minimum as well. In July and August we used to have just few hundred ppl who would get infected per day. But now again, it is getting dangerous. More people are getting infected. I am so worried. May God help us, because only He can :(

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/21/2020 3:24:00 PM

Paghunda this is our second lock down. The hospitals are being over loaded with the virus. Only cerftsain stores will be opened. A lot of families will be seprated for Christmas. Because only the people in the household will spen Christmas Also there will be no parties. Enjoy your evening my friend.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/21/2020 3:20:00 PM

Hello Paghunda Zahid, thank you for the lovey comment. How is the virus where you live? In the area where i live will be a 28 lock down. Starting Christmas Eve. The vaccine is coming when the tomes comes to get it i will do so.

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 12/20/2020 11:26:00 PM

We are living in sad times. Let's hope it will be better. I fear the day might come when we will not even have food to buy our needs. ~~

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/21/2020 5:09:00 AM

Hello Victor, my fear is the same as yours. I hope that does nor happen. Enjoy your day my friend.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 12/20/2020 6:12:00 PM

Such a sad time! Hoping 2021 will change for the better!

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/21/2020 5:10:00 AM

Hello Kim, on Christmas Eve we are having a lock down. I heard it on the news yesterday. I am hoping for Happy times for everyone. Enjoy your day my friend.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/20/2020 5:12:00 PM

Irony of Ironies: No food in the 'Food Court.' God save us from virus doubletalk, eh?! ~ Peace on Earth, Gershon

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 12/21/2020 5:13:00 AM

Hello Gershon, yes no food in the food court. You can order your food -you can not eat it there. You have to go outside. Because you are not allowed to eat food anywhere in the shopping mall. Enjoy your day my friend.