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The In-Between Stuff

In life before, we did each chore
Before we headed out the door
Or in-between what was routine,
We’d clean or check our iPhone screen.

The major stuff, which was enough
To sometimes make us huff and puff,
Took up our days, with shops, cafés,
Museums, plays and hotel stays.

But by default, we’ve had to halt
What we exalt and somersault
Into a space where we’ve replaced
What we embraced. Ah, what a waste!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 1/27/2021 5:57:00 PM
'Ah, what a waste.' -- a line for the ages, ilene. Superb summary of everything going on today and how so many feel. Bravo, Gershon
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Date: 1/27/2021 4:21:00 PM
It is applicable to me also. I cannot believe how foreign my days are to me now.
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Date: 1/27/2021 11:01:00 AM
I have NEVER seen very many clean phone screens, so perhaps COVID-19 has provided the time for people to clean them? Aloha! Rico
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Date: 1/26/2021 1:04:00 PM
Hi Ilene, it’s amazing what we used to pack into our lives before lockdown arrived, now that it has how the time flies. Enjoyed the read... Belle
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