The Introvert Who Was Me


                         Oh, I did not worry,
            when the Covid-19 pandemic hit;
      for I am a loner on this journey,
  suited to isolation I had to admit.
    Lots to read, paint and draw,
        and DVD movies to watch I already saw;
  but I got quiet and I began to withdraw,
                       deeper I fell;
      into some kind of living hell.
           And to so called friends I said farewell !
  So with courage and mask on I ventured outside,
    I went to the store and took a bus ride;
                        social distanced with pride,
  I buried the introvert who was me deep inside.

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July 24, 2020


Poetry/Rhyme/The Introvert Who Was Me
Copyright Protected, ID 20-1271-263-03
All Rights Reserved, 2020, Constance La France


Written for the PREMIER contest, Isolation Philosophy
sponsor, Chantelle Anne Cooke

Second Place

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Aditi Mishra

Date: 8/2/2020 12:49:00 AM

Sometimes we need to put aside our seclusion and walk outside with the world for a change. It is great that we learn to evolve. Congratulations on your win Constance!

Constance La France
Date: 8/10/2020 9:32:00 PM

Aditi, yes, in order to survive we must put aside our fear and step forward, thanks for visiting and the congratulations _Constance

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/1/2020 7:10:00 AM

- Take the problems as they come ... lovely win poem, congratulations Constance :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Constance La France
Date: 8/10/2020 9:33:00 PM

Anne-Lise, thanks for the lovely and the congratulations _Constance

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/31/2020 6:43:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. I love this. A wonderful write. You speak/write for many. Enjoy your win and day..............

Constance La France
Date: 8/10/2020 9:33:00 PM

Pauls, thanks for the wonderful and the congratulations _Constance

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 7/25/2020 3:08:00 PM

Ah, you did the right thing, we cannot hide underneath a mask, it gets too lonely, do understand that feeling very well, Thank you for sharing an important message dear friend, Be well, stay safe, and take mental health choices, xo

Constance La France
Date: 7/30/2020 2:26:00 PM

Pixie, thanks for visiting, yes, no point hiding inside, just go out and use mask, hand sanitizer and social distancing _Constance