Like shadow boxers in the ring
we dance around // keeping our distance;
Dodging that blow that will knock us out.
Fearful of the unknown we dance…
Avoiding each other // getting out of their way
Everyone is suspect…
even though we think they’re clean.
No more hugging…
although we’ve been friends for years.
We skirt the outside edges…
keeping everyone at arm’s length.
We know the championship is on the line;
getting to wear the Belt of Life one more time.
Round and round we go // into the eighteenth round;
Staying on our feet // trying not to hit the ground;
Steering clear // longing for the bell to ding…
Hoping to get out of this ring …alive!
Great metaphor! Or is it a simile? Anyway, I like it! But isn’t this a sad state of affairs that we can’t even hug our friends and everyone treats each other as suspect?
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it really is. I say wear a mask and hug them anyway… I guess I will be in trouble! We make exceptions for close family!
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Yes, close family and close friends – exceptions. But, we have neighbors who are like hermits. Afraid to leave their houses. Friends with whom we used to socialize at least weekly that we haven’t been with since March. It’s sad. Hard to stay upbeat and not get depressed about it! Gotta just count our blessings. Good health is a treasure!
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Yes I guess it is batter to be safe than sorry!
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I’m not yet ready for hugs, but continue to chat with neighbors willing to come within the six-foot distance.
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I can understand how you feel! It is very unsettling at times.
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That’s spot on, Surprising how similar the situation right now is 🙂 that’s a great poem !!!
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Thank you Deb! It does feel that way some days! Hope you guys are doing well!
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We are doing good, thank you 🙂. Things are opening up around us and we are starting to move around, though carefully and avoiding crowds.
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Great! Stay safe!!
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Love this Dwight. Very clever and loved that visual!
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Thank you so much! It does seem like we are shadow boxing with the virus trying to knock us out!
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absolutely! it’s getting a little closer here sadly.
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LOL! I find a position for us all. An awesome written observance and share!
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Thank you very much! Just seemed like what everyone is going through at this point!
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Witty observances on our current state of affairs, Dwight!
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Thank you very much!
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Great poem! Perfect for our time. Last line sums it up 😄
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Thank you Astrid! Yes we hope we all make it out alive!
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Very nice work, Dwight! I enjoyed it very much. I was out today and as I went into places with my mask I thought about how different things seem now with distancing. Thank You! John
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Thank you John for your thoughtful comment. Yes it seems quite different going place to place. We didn’t know how good we had it!
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This is such a good metaphor for how I’ve been feeling, as well as countless others, I’m sure.
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Thank you Liz! It is the way I have been feeling as well. I appreciate your comment!
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You’re welcome, Dwight.
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Such a very pertinent metaphor
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Thank you Derrick! I appreciate your kind affirmation.
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Superbly expressed. Excellently illustrated. I loved reading this
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Thank you so much! I thought was a very cute depiction of a very serious subject!
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You’re welcome.
Yes indeed it was!
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Thank you !
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😊
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Dwight, great extended metaphor! We moved into this house six months ago, but I had not met my next-door neighbor–just waved once! The other day, I was on a walk, and she came out into the street to introduce herself. She extended her hand…I was reluctant but felt I could not refuse. I washed my hands when I got home. Isn’t it awful how coronavirus can isolate us? ❤ Stay safe and be happy! Cheryl
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Seems we have gone a little overboard with the cleanliness and hand sanitizer. Washing your hands when you got home should be fine in my thinking! It is sad that we have to dodge everyone! Thank you for sharing your personal experience.
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