QUARANTINE LIFE: BOOSTER

 

A reminder from my daughter

A gift from an old friend

A little bit of soreness

That I’m hoping will soon end

A seat inside a building

Ain’t done that in a while

A tragedy still looming

A mask hiding my smile

Anxiety was waning

Kindness has a way

Of easing any worries 

And rescuing the day

The competence of strangers 

Who only want to help

In spite of what’s on their own plates

They’re helping someone else

Yesterday, so thirsty

Sleepier than woke

Today, a little chilly

Hot soup seemed like a joke

But, glad I got it over with

December was the time

I showed up for my booster

Heard every name but mine

I wasn’t going anywhere 

So I simply forgot 

Then, wisdom said, “Just go ahead

Whether you mix or not

But better late than never

Is a whole year too late?

I’ll hydrate, nap, and munch on snacks

That I appreciate. 

Now, does this mean I’m ready

To tell Covid “Kick rocks!”

‘Cause just today, I heard them say

Prepare for monkey pox.😳