I scurry around quickly picking up exactly what I need while shopping at Costco in this strange atmosphere of where everyone wears a mask and keeping a 6-feet distance from each other.
Sometimes that means using extreme patience waiting for another to finish in the area that I want to step into for what I want to buy.
In silence they nod to me that they are finished now moving away and I nod a ‘thank you’ nod in return trying to smile politely behind my mask.
I think a particular thought process hanging in the air is working because I notice that no one has been rude or inconsiderate.
When I leave the store by way of the crates they have piled up to guide shoppers in and out of the store with as little interaction as possible, the drizzle of rain that began in my journey…
dark feelings engulf trepidation clouds senses imprisons present
Fury
inner core ruptures scorching lava sizzles out wreaks crimson umbrage
Void
quintessence consumed drowned in infernal abyss extinct emotions
Facade
a veneer disguise contrived emotions displayed dubious motives
Forlorn
lonesome soul cringes a foreboding gloom pervades silent cry echoes
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Radhika’s writings reflect her thoughts and ruminations on life. While she mostly writes poetry, her blog Radhika’s Reflection is a potpourri of photographs, prose, and musings. She recently published her first book of haiku and poetry titled Eclectic Verses, which is available on Amazon.
1. Who is that masked man/woman/child? It would be us! I am grateful for masks. I made some by hand and they aren’t too shabby. Daughter must have one for work and I made some of socks and then 2. the AAA guy gave one to my sweetie. Guess he didn’t love the sock (the AAA man). I need to make a couple more as daughter needs them for work and she has to alternate because of washing. 3. I am grateful she brought home fabric and notions so I could make them.
4. See the picture on this blog up there? That would be the scene of this weekend, but we are not ready to venture out. But! It is beautiful weather, so we can still go out and about with careful social distancing and masks, so YAY!!
5. 6.
This happened! I received my signed copy this week from Arlene Bice. Editor of this book of anthologies. She put her heart and soul into making this happen. Here is her blog: Purple Stone Blog. Five of my poems were published in this anthology. You can click on the pic to see more. I am grateful for Arlene.
7. SLEEP! I got some sleep this week. Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com
8. Cardinals and birds, in general. While working on something challenging I heard this loud chirping and looked out the window and saw this brillant red cardinal. I think he was trying to tell me to keep at it, it will work out! Thank you! Photo by Enrique Grisales on Pexels.com
9. ZOOM rooms and Google Hangout! This is the bestest thing for meetings! I have been able to meet with others at places I cannot get to. WOOHOO!! Photo by Markus Spiske on Pexels.com
10. And YOU! What do you have to say today? Let’s hear from you! Photo by Valeria Burdyka on Pexels.com Come join me for some virtual coffee!
clear moon on cold night traveler without shelter shadows walk on snow
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clouds part as rain slows garden seen under new light stepping carefully
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empty tree branches silhouetted in the mist moon wakes as fog clears
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high above river eagle soaring on updraft cedar clings to cliff
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stars bow to rainfall leaves drink in welcome relief hope alive in dreams
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the path of water journey of many unknowns each drop returning
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Ken Gierke started writing poetry in his forties but found new focus when he retired. This gave him new perspectives, which come out in his poetry, primarily in free verse and haiku. He has been published at The Ekphrastic Review, Vita Brevis, Tuck Magazine, and Eunoia Review. His website: RIVRVLOGR
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