Covid (acrostic)

by Em   Jun 23, 2021


Couldn't you stay away ? Don't write my
Obituary yet for I'm not ready to die; I'm 32.
Vexed about my future, it's unreachable now.
I'm isolating because of you. I had plans; my
Destiny was being re-written but you trampled over me.

©Em

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  • 2 years ago

    by prasanna

    It took me about a month to recover from Covid, and had some side effects for a while after, so just something to be aware of. Hang in there, you'll get through this!

  • 2 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    This is terrible news. We all have a responsibility to protect others from contracting covid. You certainly don't expect to catch it when you are being so careful. Fingers crossed you get well soon and have no lasting effects. Xx

  • 2 years ago

    by Maher

    Great write Em, though I hope you're ok. You're strong :)

  • 2 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    Excellent, Em, but that is no surprise given your status as queen of the acrostic round these parts.
    What I like about this poem is the anger and frustration that positively seeps through the whole of the piece. Firstly, you personify covid, giving this wretched disease a clear 'face' to punch square in the nose - at least, from a metaphorical/verbal point of view!
    Now, I am cheating a little as I know a little of your past, but the root of your anger is clearer for that knowledge. You have already been through hell. you have trounced that particular evil in your life and kicked it into touch and just when you're ready to pick up the pieces and move on, destiny is 're-written' and you are 'trampled' on again.
    All I would say is that - if you can beat that first evil individually - perhaps collectively, this one can be beaten too. Don't write that destiny off yet - perhaps it is nearer than you think. Nominated.

  • 2 years ago

    by Keira Pickard

    Really hope you haven't caught it, but, if you have, don't worry about it, you'll be up in no time and can carry on with re writing your destiny - it will do no trampling today! Lol.

    • 2 years ago

      by Em

      Thanks everyone, I do, unfortunately have covid and feel pretty lethargic and achey.
      Stay safe all xxx

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