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Alone

Sometimes I just do not give a damn.

You do not know how lonely I am.

Too hell with Covit-19, I want to be "me".

So... Out there I go, seeing friends that I know.

I want to be living life, like before, simple and free.

I no longer cover my face.

Not with close friends, while in my own place.

I now take chances to a large degree.

Please understand, at six feet apart.

I can not feel the beating of your heart.

Being close is nicer, you do agree.

I do enjoy feeling the warmth of your breath.

Even though it could bring my death.

However, experiencing life is more important to me.

Remember, I am a very lonely man.

Getting satisfaction, I can.

If I could just go back to being "me".

 

By JD Bardo

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â—„ Plotting a course

My promise to you. â–º

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J.D. Bardo

Sun 6th Dec 2020 18:05

High, Nicola. A roll of the dice, but having company is nice. I can not do the mask in my own house.

<Deleted User> (13740)

Sun 6th Dec 2020 18:01

I feel this way too. Then I remember not to take too many risks.
But life is short.

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keith jeffries

Fri 4th Dec 2020 18:04

Well said and well written, encapsulating the thoughts of many during this pandemic.
Thank you for this
Keith

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