In Her Arms (As We Deal with the Coronavirus) - A Poem
This is my latest piece of poetry. As we deal with COVID-19 I am writing to confront the situation we're in, and staying as creative as I can be. A love poem that addresses some of the things I have heard or seen as people struggle to make sense of the pandemic. This poem is a series of pieces of creativity that I have produced since the outbreak has taken place here in Illinois.
As the Virus
locks us in,
locks us down
Determines
our next moves,
destinations, decisions
I envision being
in your arms;
breathing you in;
basking in your
incredible
another level
I am on in your
arms. What panic?!
I am promised
calm when I am close
To the woman I love
And what is more
powerful than love
Even in the most
trying times?
The politicians
Can debate and argue
News stations can
continue to update
and report
and people on
Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram
can continue to discuss
coronavirus conspiracy
theories, or call the president
whatever they feel
All I want to do
is feel
you next
to me.
Copyright Christopher D. Sims March 23rd, 2020
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