Whether Covid or flu, surely most of us have experienced the helpless feeling of being trapped with no escape!
nearby coughing…
Al W Gallia
the old man wishes he had
brought his mask
That lurking evil virus or cold in the crowded waiting room…will it find me if I sit apart, stay still, and keep a low profile? Probably! Blessings and peace, my friends.
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Hi Al,
I get you.
I’ve had all my covid jabs, my flu jab too, but know that queasy feeling when caught without a mask and someone starts coughing nearby. If possible, I hold my breath until I’ve put clear space between us.
Peace and Blessings,
Paul
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Thanks, Paul. It is good to hear from you again. I am hopeful that I will find more time and inspiration for haiku this fall and winter…I do look forward to it. I hope you are well. Blessings and peace, my UK friend!
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It reminded me of my senryu written on chemotherapy during the worst wave of the pandemic in Poland …
green chairs
fifty centimetres apart
a neighbour’s cough
Best wishes, Al , stay safe
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Marta, thank you for responding 🌹. My wife was having shoulder replacement surgery so waiting room moments surrounded me.
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Oh, praying for speedy recovery !🙏
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