The Universe is Our Poetry

Semblance

one meter apart -
that was what required
if we were to be
in groups of people

the distance is
a form of protection
to prevent any
transmission of
the virus

but humans can't
simply follow
and wrap around
themselves
to react in a way
that wasn't
second nature

hugs
weren't
ideally allowed
dining out
wasn't exactly
encouraged
spending time together
was considered
inessential

they wanted awareness
in our actions
because this is
the only way
to contain the virus
for now

creating the vaccine
could take time

yesterday was
a different story -
we broke the rules
and decided that

hugs are allowed
dining out was okay
spending time together
was an absolute need
and for a while
the world felt normal

I was at peace
because I got
some semblance of
normalcy

being with you
is a good break
from all the worries
of this pandemic

I slept early
before eleven
last night
my best sleep
in the last
three months