Within closed doors And latched windows Covered to block out the light, Within the stoic family home, Silent save for…
Blessing for a Face Mask by Mary Luti
I woke to find this poem that my pastor shared for his daily hope message. “Hope is not canceled” even…
Stuck in forced isolation,
Stuck in forced isolation, Bitter mind and restless spirit,By a phantom virus. Internal narration Driving me crazy;Raw throat, Constant pressure…
Stuck In an Elevator…
Steel metal box, About 36 by 48-inch floor, With handrails I won’t touch and Social distancing reminders, Offers release from…
How Do You Celebrate…
How do you celebrate When social limitations Prevent usual festivities? An airplane passes unseen Leaving only the roar of its…
Dealing with Emotional Turbulence During a Pandemic
Walking along an invisible conveyor belt, My own personal soundtrack Playing in my ears, Melodic piano chords, Rising and falling…
Interrupting Intrinsic Self
External vision… Lilac frosted tulips, Meringue shaded dahlias, Exotic pale pink hydrangeas, Blossoming each spring Decorating America’s yards, Adding…
Friday Poetry Musings During a Pandemic
As the sun descends in the western skyline, The constant roar of traffic nearby endless, Doves coo to each other…
Earth Day During a Pandemic
Today is Earth Day. I sit outside listening to Doves cooing to each other, Amidst the fresh spring air; Yellow…