So, here’s the deal

After 3 months of shutdown

staying at home

and centuries of civil unrest

that erupted during covid

Our family has a picnic

Connections can happen no matter the distance.

People alone and lonely

tired of their own company

whining about their hair

and their dog’s hair

Mournful protests

of unrequited peace

Afraid to look inside

at what is important

Connections can happen no matter the distance

With a jerky start

and lots of arguments

we emerge trying to unite

we hear of more cases

In a distant place

and hope we are doing it right

Connections can happen no matter the distance