Those who survived – and there were many –
waded deep into plans,
having emerged from a kind of hibernation
with the veiny marks of face masks
traced about their ears.
They still were inclined
to keep their distance
as they watched the cranes
swing back into life
and heard the drills and hammers
cackling through the morning.
Thieves lamented
at being unable to approach
without arousing suspicion,
and everyone hoped
the next pandemic
would be a distant problem endured by some other generation.
In quieter moments,
when freedom felt normal again
and homes were for sovereign thoughts,
some reflected on those
who hadn’t survived.
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I enjoyed the read, Trev.
Some good observations and nice sentiments.
I hope the title eventually happens.
Some good observations and nice sentiments.
I hope the title eventually happens.
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Thanks, Colm.
Trev
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There's all kinds of evil shit to look forward to after the pandemic like - censored -.
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Hi Mark,
Thanks for commenting, though it seems that some of your comment was blocked.
Trev
Thanks for commenting, though it seems that some of your comment was blocked.
Trev
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Unique, Trevor -- this reads like a voice-over for a post-plague docu-drama.
Only two thoughts --
S.3 L.1 -- thieves >> pickpockets
S.3 L.6 -- other >> future.
Thanks for posting.
T
Only two thoughts --
S.3 L.1 -- thieves >> pickpockets
S.3 L.6 -- other >> future.
Thanks for posting.
T
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Hey Tracy,
Thanks for commenting. Will ponder those edits.
Trev
Thanks for commenting. Will ponder those edits.
Trev