Out on the streets, I know convergence of views holds no meaning.
A houseful of people scrambling for their own safety, fight suspicion, as they want to know where the other had been, and what is the likelihood of contamination.
A pandemic has only highlighted existing divergence and mutual distrust.
I scribble on a small piece of paper
“I quit – all non-existent bonds and a structure which concealed disjointed surfaces.”
and step out to breathe deep and hard.
Maybe, I inhale the airborne monstrosity and find true worth in isolation.
Pine trees whisper a different story to the skies.
Reena Saxena 
Lovely as always – and so poignant. I’m so happy you were able to use both prompts together so well 🖤 Thank you for joining us again this week 🖤
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Thank you, Kelly!
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Interesting!
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Thank you, Rob!
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Two prompts at once! That’s impressive. Great story!
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Thank you so much!
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The plague has changed many attitudes.
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Every crisis does. Thank you, Elizabeth!
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Well done!
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Thank you, Dee!
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Well composed, Reena.
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Thank you, Bill!
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Creating a Stazi like accusatory mistrustful population is exactly what is coming this winter, its frightening to think what its going to be like over here. Great stuff Reena
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Thank you so much!
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You did well with this. It makes one think.
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Thank you, Michael!
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I think we’ve learned a lot from the way this pandemic has divided people and brought out the selfish nature of many.
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I see this change as irrevocable, for good or bad.
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I think at least some trees (along Western coast of US) are very paranoid right now. I get what you’re saying and appreciate your deep thoughts on the matter.
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Thank you, Lisa!
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You are welcome.
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Reena, this is really different and quite thought-provoking. Good one.
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Thank you, Linda!
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A topical take on a phenomena which seems to absolutely refuse to go away. Well done.
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Thank you, Sandra!
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A great portrait of covid paranoia. It’s also true to say that the pandemic has shown us who we really depend on and who we should value
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Agree. Thanks!
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