Social Distancing - Golden Gate Park - Jane Hudson
POETRY - Table of Contents
Our Pandemic Theme
In the Year 2020 by Steve Surryhne Now that we are forced into solitude and contemplation, how do we cope? So much to consider—the virus, inequality, our empty calendars
Viral Tryptic - 3 Poems by Corey Weinstein This poem offers new perspectives on the pandemic, including a virus-eye view stripped of malice.
The Flamingo Mystery, March 2020 by Kathryn Santana Goldman In the “early” pandemic days, mysterious ‘flamingos’ flung about the neighborhood help spark joy and wonder in a dark time.
The Day She Left Us by Joe Catalano How do we know when it’s really the end? This poem makes us think, question, and wonder.
Delayed Replay by Thomas O. Davenport This sports fan poet bemoans the pandemic’s diet of replays and replays of plays played seasons ago.
April Two, Two Oh Two Oh by Kathy Gilbert This short poem helps us learn that even birds have bad hair days in this crazy pandemic time.
Shelter at Home by Vivian Imperiale The poet finds refuge and some comfort during the pandemic when everyone seems as reclusive as she wants to be.
Domestic Arrest by Amy Benedicty The poem considers how we’re changing during the pandemic and how things we once considered important simply “slip away.”
Military Maneuvers 0200 Hours, April 26, 2020 by Kathryn Santana Goldman This wry poem postulates that, during a pandemic, grocery shopping becomes a foray with military precision.
Coronavirus Pod by Robin Roth Our coronavirus pods are comforting during this strange and isolating time, keeping us grounded and trusting in each other.
Viral Nights by Angie Minkin The poet’s nocturnal tour during the pandemic reveals a shared experience.
In the Shadow by Charlene Anderson Can we tap into the power of shadows, of pyramids? This evocative poem seeks to understand this power.
Imprint by MJ Moore This reflective poem investigates the concept that, “the places we leave the imprint of our bodies remember us."
The End of All Roads by Alan Brewer What happens when we follow the poet on empty roads? What will we see and what will we find?
Her Only Son by Elsa Fernandez Decades later, a mother yearns to be close to her son, taken from her far too soon.
Ode to a Night Owl by Kathy Gilbert The poet breathes along with, and finds mythical meanings within, an owl’s calls.
ENOUGH by Nancy Colvin When it’s all just TOO MUCH !
November Apples - Hudson Valley by MJ Moore Bringing memories and insights from past seasons, the poet urges us to enjoy something perfect when it appears.
No Time for Answers by Vivian Imperiale Remembering too late what the poet had no time to learn.
Wedding Day by MJ Moore Who needs advice for a balmy day, even a wedding day? Better to be told how to stay together when the storms come and the ice is thick!
The Squirrels of Candlestick Point by Elsa Fernandez A lost ballpark, a forgotten neighborhood, furry rodents: you may never look at squirrels the same way, thanks to this haunting poem.
The Man of the Always Never by Alan Brewer This poem describes the unseen life of a departed relative who isn’t really gone.