Here we are,
United in the cause
Of staying in,
Divided by our walls
And social distancing.
Are we strong or are we weak?
As we don the sacred robes
Of masks and gloves.
We perform our rituals -
Homeschooling, binge-watching,
teleworking and hand washing.
We eke out our time
Online,
Looking with envy
To the street.
Its normal freedoms
Out of reach.
Are we strong or are we weak?
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My Papi's Mid-life Crisis
RandomI'm forty two and in danger of falling through the cracks of mediocrity; also known as a midlife crisis. I don't drive, so I can't buy a fancy car to fix it. I love my wife, so I can't have an affair with another woman. This book is part of my attem...