Hey guys, it's been a while! The last few months have felt like a marathon to me (with an actual marathon sandwiched in there somewhere). From getting a new job to getting Covid, let me just say that I have confronted the full range of emotions as of late. More on the former to come, but as for the latter, I have put together a series of haikus to describe what this experience has been like.
Yes, this journey will go line by line by line. Five syllables in the first, seven in the second, and five in the third, to be precise. Why share my story this way? First, I'm not sure that I have the brain power to actually write yet; supposedly this is a thing. Second, if you can't laugh about it, you're gonna cry about it. And trying to recap and then filter the last eight days into neat little buckets has made me chuckle...
(If you've done the math, that's right, I've got two more days until!!!)
...With any luck, you will too. But mainly I just wanted to put this out there in some way, shape, or form. As you can imagine, I've had a lot of time to think while isolating, and not a lot of opportunity to discuss with anyone (at least, beyond the confines of texting or Marco Polo). You, my dear readers, give me a way to process the wild and weird times. Thank you for allowing me to share - and in doing so - reducing the shame, easing the frustration, and maybe even finding some connection. So, let's start from the beginning shall we? The rest will follow in chronological order, though admittedly it's hard to distinguish one day from the next while quarantined. Please enjoy:
That pink line appeared
faster than you can say "I
hate Covid-19"
Rests head on rim of
bathtub. Would it be so bad
if I slept right here?
Having friends is nice
until you get Covid and
have to text them all.
Wendy's Frosty - large.
Who knew my savior could be
dropped off at my door?
I flew the coop. What
a glorious thing to walk
outside of these walls.
The only reason
I will meet my Goodreads goal
is Covid. Thank you?
When plans for the night
involve cruising up and down
Lake Shore Drive. By choice.
Chicken noodle and
cumin carrot and matzo
ball...need cheeseburger!
This virus is like
that one ex who just won't leave
you alone. You up?
I feel much better.
But is it time to replace
my toothbrush head yet?
They call it super
immunity*. Like a star
in Mario Kart.
Have you had Covid? If so, did any of these land for you? Hope everyone stays safe out there and enjoys a very happy holiday.
You have quite the knack for poetry. :) Last day of quarantine - you made it!