There used to be a time
When I walked on the pavement
Now without it being any crime
I walk on the middle of once
jam packed roads
(Like the above sentence)
With absolute amazement!
The angles are absolutely marvellous
For amateur photography
Corona has been overzealous
In bringing back the original topography
Once this all ends
Will be ready to make amends?
Or go back to the mad rush
And talk about these truths in a hush?
I would like think
(However naively )
Since everything including the kitchen sink
Has been quarantined
That maybe the lockdown has sanitized us?
Maybe the mask
Has given emphasis to our eyes
Which will open itself
To All Systemic Atrocities &
Natural Calamities.
And to the fact that –
Anti Maskers are the worst virus of humanity!
Let us all hope that humans learn their lesson and usher to a new era of sustainability.
ReplyDeleteSadly there are people that fight to be independant regardless of the risk to themselves and others. It must a human trait that is best avoided.
ReplyDeleteSadly people want to fight any restrictions that are being enforced for our safety; and will no doubt blame everyone else if they contract the virus.
ReplyDeleteSystemic atrocities are responsible for nearly all our woes.The truth should be rung out loud and clear not murmured in hush tones. Although in some countries you disappear in the middle of the night as a consequence.
ReplyDeleteOne would hope that we humans would emerge from this pandemic as wiser, more compassionate beings. Only time will tell.
ReplyDeleteAh, this is so well said. In Canada, we worked hard to flatten the curve. I loved how quiet the villge was, how bare the streets (even in the cities!) However, we are in Phase Three, and some restrictions have been relaxed. Predictably, everyone is back to the way they were, crowds, no social distancing, (after all our hard work), travelling where they are not supposed to. It is discouraging that we seem to learn nothing from what happens. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteWe're far enough from familiar commerce that we don't see the emptiness (or the lack thereof) and, instead, it's like the year has encapsulated us and is moving us through in stasis. It will be interesting to see what happens when we emerge.
ReplyDeleteDespite the inconveniences, the restrictions of the pandemic have opened new avenues for self expression, ingenuity in communicating, and appreciation of family. Perhaps its true when one door closes another opens, albeit painfully in the instance of the pandemic.
ReplyDeleteI love the questions you pose especially; "Since everything including the kitchen sink has been quarantined that maybe the lockdown has sanitized us?" Thank you so much for writing to the prompt!💝💝
ReplyDeleteYour pavement poetry rocks! And questions. And makes statements. Walk on .....
ReplyDeleteAll very nice pieces.
ReplyDeleteIt's opened our eyes to so many things!
ReplyDeletethis was so insightful and true! Good job.
ReplyDeleteOh may we live with our eyes open and be vessels of change when we can once again roam freely beyond our walls.
ReplyDeleteThis was thought-provoking and well done.
ReplyDeleteLoved that!!
ReplyDeletelove the beautiful flowering hedge :)
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