It Seems Like Forever Ago
Pandemic (#6)
it seems like forever ago
that we were concerned
about plastic straws
reusable grocery bags
and fracking
we had family gatherings
hugged friends
and shook hands
it seems like forever ago
that we baked cookies
took them fresh to a friend
and stayed to chat over tea
we’d go to work
have lunch with co-workers
and on Fridays
go out for a drink
it seems like forever ago
that we could turn on the news
and see something other than
Covid-19 and death rates
all of those things
seem like forever ago
now we quell the reflex to
reach out and touch someone
and our hearts ache
we want to hop on a plane
a train or even a bus
and visit family
who live miles away