by Rhoada Wald, April, 2020

I’ve been in my apartment for 33 days.

I have to

get my house in order

sweep the floors

put away the junk

clean the refrigerator and

change the linen on my bed

 

I have to

get my head together

teach my class

get some milk

buy some bread.

call my family

speak to betty

 

I’ve been in my apartment for 34 days

I miss

walking in the sun

getting my mail early

swimming in the pool

going to the exercise room

not being afraid

 

I miss

going to the movies

seeing friends for dinner

buying a new dress

opening my mail when it comes

eating with my family.

 

I’ve been in my apartment for 35 days

 

I want to

have a dinner party.

go to the movies

know my family is well.

get out in the sun

drive my car upstate

have a good night’s sleep.

 

Megan postponed her wedding  to next summer.

I want to be able to go.

I know I can’t live forever.

but I want to live life a little longer.

 

I want to

see my grandchildren

be calm again

wear my new dress.

go to a party

know the covid virus is long gone

kiss everybody

feel the world is safe again.