Corona Verses (written just, now)

in OCD4 years ago (edited)

Corona Verses

So, what does it feel like
to be grounded, globally

sent to our rooms
like errant children

privileges suspended
and told to think hard

about why we got here
and how we'll get out?

Tell me, what’s your exit plan?

—-Yahia Lababidi


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Update: I've just learned that my poem will be featured in an online exhibition: “Artists and Poets Respond to Coronavirus/COVID-19”
May 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020, in the Arts & Faith section of the St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Website (www.stmichaelsarlington.org/)

Showcasing images of 20 original ekphrastic artworks and 20 original ekphrastic poems.

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Thank you, for sharing this, Rok, and hope your heart is at ease 🙏

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Thank you, for your support!
Glad you appreciated my poem :)

Short and sweet @yahialababidi,
Thought provoking as well

Thanks, for reading, Jerry.

It does feel like we’re on timeout.

Stay safe 🙏🏼

And you my friend, be safe and well