safer at home
All changed around us in a blink
we became like squirrels watching from the corners of our eyes
darting
twitching
air tinged with fear
so we exhaled less
suppressed sneezes
six feet apart
held captive by glowing screens
some of us left
while others stretched and grew
many stayed still
plenty shouted
too many grieved
the weight of it all climbed on top of me at times
like a toddler unburdening itself
sticky hands and sweaty arms
not minding boundaries
grubby grabby
choking and pulling
but then there was you
and together we laid in the sun
quiet with birds
studying sparkling waves for clues
finding only peace