Apart yet together
Far yet next door
In these days of social distancing
We find other ways to socialize
From WhatsApp calls and video chats
To Zoom meetings and gatherings
Technology is our loyal friend
Many people work from home
And see each other even more
We have meetings on the cloud
Wherever we are in the world
Distance is meaningless
It’s a thing of the past
All hail technology
We live in a new world
March 29th, 2020
These are interesting times
We have virtual coffee dates
Zoom get togethers
And communicate with others
From the comfort of our homes
These are interesting times
Empty streets
Stores that had to close
Even hairdressers!
I’d say this is an essential service
Especially for the ladies
These are interesting times
Health care workers
Are putting themselves in danger
To save others’ lives
These are interesting times
Families can spend more time together
And we are forced to slow down
These are interesting times
Resilience is needed
Hope is essential
Patience is necessary
And creativity is helpful
These are interesting times
Kind words and deeds go a long way
Prayer and meditation provide a balm
Nature is still our playground
These are interesting times
We can see that the world has become
A global village
Cooperation is needed
And we each need to do our part
March 26th, 2020
Leaving when not yet done
Little time left for saying good bye
Sudden departure
Unexpected
Leaving a very special spot
But isn’t that how the world works
Our plans are often interrupted
Sometimes we are blindsided
And then we have to say good bye
To things, people or plans close to our hearts
A beautiful building we had built in our mind
Crumbles and falls
And what is one to do but endure the pain
Of separation from a loved one
Or a plan not fulfilled
What is one to do but accept the situation as it is
What is one to do but to be thankful
For what remains
March 23rd, 2020
I sometimes feel like I’m still waiting to grow up
That other people (those who are grown up)
Are doing the important things
I sometimes feel
Oh, in a few years I’ll be better at this
I should keep practicing
I sometimes feel others are far more experienced than me
They have grown up and are the real deal
I sometimes feel like I’m eighteen
I feel insecure
Not ready
Watching others do things more competently than me
But then I realize
This is it!
It’s as good as it’s going to be
That I’ve already done a lot of practicing
I will obviously not be good at many things
Many people will surpass me in different fields
But this is it
I have grown up
Even though I feel like I’m eighteen and still practicing
March 9th, 2020
The world is in the grips of a deadly virus
The evidences of which are clear for all to see
Every one is told to be careful
And follow instructions to stay safe from this virus, this disease
But what about the invisible virus of prejudice and greed?
Of injustice and materialism?
Who is looking at the ramifications of these?
Who is giving instructions for our safety?
We see the result of prejudice and greed
Why don’t we look for a vaccine?
We see what injustice and materialism have led to
Why don’t we try to prevent these?
The diseases of the body get a lot of attention
But not the diseases of our soul and our spirit
March 5th, 2020
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