What the world needs most
is a sympathetic heart…
a simple connection
in a world that’s apart.
One Against the Virus
The staggering losses continue.
The death toll continues to mount.
I do all I can to contain it.
But, my efforts don’t seem to count.
Fairy Tale
I’m looking for a Fairy Tale
with some levity and some laughter.
I need to find a Fairy Tale
with some Happiness Ever After.
Virus Isolation
Today my walk was
quite a bit Wetter.
But, being Outside’s
still a Whole Lot Better.
Spring Ahead?
The days are getting longer.
There’s a soft’ning in the air.
Green shoots are pushing upward.
Spring is showing ev’ry where.
“Winter of Discontent”
This Winter of Our Discontent
has been a year of woe.
‘Tho fragile light flicks up ahead,
we still have far to go.
Easy Answers
I’d like some Easy Answers
to the Troubles of the Day.
I’d like some Quick Solutions.
I’d like them all to Go Away.
World Death Toll: 15,000 a Day
The death toll numbers stagger.
There’s no solace I can find.
There’s no sense or understanding
in this cost to humankind.
COVID Commandment
Love thy neighbor.
Wash thy hand.
Wear thy mask.
Do’st thou understand?
Cascade Mountains
Today we’re ringed by mountains.
Yes, I know they’re always there.
We rarely really see them.
They’re a sight beyond compare.
Living the Aging Life 