I found this poem in my 'notes' application. It laughed as I read it because of the absurdity of its' truth. As we enter the fourth anniversary since the dark days of the pandemic, it's clear COVID-19 will continue to affect us and the generations follow. What we collectively experienced was wild, inexplicable even and that's putting it mildly. What matters is that we were together even in our separation. We used the tools we had to stay connected even if it was simply virtual. Hopefully we can look back at parts of that experience and muster a laugh. It might be 'over', but we are still dealing with the repercussions.
Homemade face masks, 2020 fashion.
Suspended alternate side parking for the next 2 weeks—and for 2 after that.
Limited groceries. 2 per person.
I’m going to make my own bread!
Where’s the yeast at?
Should I wash this? Grab the bleach. Where’d all the toilet paper go?
The next episode will begin in 5 seconds, are you still
watching Tiger King?
Stay away from family
Shelter in place until after Easter
Empty airplanes.
Mass unemployment.
Where’s my stimulus check?
Taxes postponed till July 15th.
No more Lysol wipes to be found.
Price gouging in abundance.
Empty shelves in every Pharmacy
Plexi glass dividers between worker and customer
Don’t forget your gloves,
Or hand sanitizer,
Give yourself room for grace
Cry and scream, then binge more TV
Gross paranoia.
At least I can go spend time in a park.
Did that guy running really just
hock a loogie on the sidewalk?
It's airborne! Wear your mask everywhere!
I’m going to hold my breath until ipassbythesepeople.
Freezer trucks line the NYC street.
Working from home day... I’ve lost count.
Reminder: stay inside don’t leave your house.
Damn, I wish I didn’t have to go to a laundromat.
Rooftop access— denied.
Sunday brunch brigades— postponed
Don’t touch or think about hugging
Take each day moment to moment,
FaceTime with friends for virtual happy hours
Workout live on Instagram
Commit to healing and eating better
Read the dust-covered books on your shelf
Learn a new language
Plant a garden.
That brought back so many memories.