Darlene De Beaulieu Poet Free verse

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 January 28, 2021 at 11:45 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 February 6, 2021 at 7:51 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 January 27, 2021 at 11:02 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 February 6, 2021 at 7:53 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 January 7, 2021 at 7:56 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 January 8, 2021 at 7:32 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 December 30, 2020 at 8:04 PM Enjoyed reading your lovely piece with a personal experience, Darlene!! Wish you a Very Happy New Year!! Darlene De Beaulieu January 2, 2021 at 11:35 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 December 30, 2020 at 1:56 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 December 30, 2020 at 3:16 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 December 29, 2020 at 11:43 AM yes, a poem that most of us can certainly relate to Darlene De Beaulieu December 29, 2020 at 11:48 AM Hello Jack Horne, yes this is a poem that everyone can relate to. Happy New Year. Enjoy your day my friend.

Edwardj Clark December 29, 2020 at 7:41 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 December 29, 2020 at 9:34 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 December 28, 2020 at 7:02 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 December 29, 2020 at 9:36 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 December 28, 2020 at 10:43 AM I was in the scene with you completely. We don't go out much. Darlene De Beaulieu December 29, 2020 at 9:38 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 December 27, 2020 at 12:45 AM Yes so true its all changed now, Hope next year for you and us all gets better. Stay Safe. Darlene. Darlene De Beaulieu December 27, 2020 at 8:32 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 December 26, 2020 at 2:40 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 December 26, 2020 at 7:19 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 December 25, 2020 at 12:09 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 December 26, 2020 at 7:23 AM Hello Eve, it is ashamed that the virus changed everyone lives. I hope this changes soon. Enjoy your day my friend.

Sara Kendrick December 25, 2020 at 11:41 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 December 26, 2020 at 7:24 AM Hello Sara, I do think that you are right. We are in lock down now. Enjoy your day my friend.

Jennifer Proxenos December 24, 2020 at 5:09 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 December 24, 2020 at 5:38 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 December 23, 2020 at 10:02 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 December 23, 2020 at 3:09 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 December 22, 2020 at 3:37 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 December 22, 2020 at 8:17 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 December 22, 2020 at 8:13 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 December 21, 2020 at 11:33 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 December 23, 2020 at 11:33 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 December 21, 2020 at 3:24 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 December 21, 2020 at 3:20 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 December 20, 2020 at 11:26 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 December 21, 2020 at 5:09 AM Hello Victor, my fear is the same as yours. I hope that does nor happen. Enjoy your day my friend.

Kim Rodrigues December 20, 2020 at 6:12 PM Such a sad time! Hoping 2021 will change for the better! Darlene De Beaulieu December 21, 2020 at 5:10 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 December 20, 2020 at 5:12 PM Irony of Ironies: No food in the 'Food Court.' God save us from virus doubletalk, eh?! ~ Peace on Earth, Gershon Darlene De Beaulieu December 21, 2020 at 5:13 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.