I’m trapped in this extraneous country with nowhere else to go
With borders closed, insides are empty and quickly locking too.
When people all around are dying but heroes
keep the hope alive
Through dreams and fears, though all are fading, my Earth needs to survive
I cross my finger on the map and slowly move around
Of heartless ways of staying sane, I still feel as I’ve drowned
Stay well, stay safe, protect my world no matter how and when.
My precious world, my home, my den, I’ll see you soon, again.
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This encapsulates my feelings exactly. I want to be able to move freely, to visit family across the country and in Canada, but I’m stuck here (safe) at home. Others have lost friends and family–I’m one of the lucky ones, for now. We all know it can change in an instant. Stay safe.
Hi, Tracy. It’s such a mix of contrasting feelings. I understand so good the situation with your family! Love for them keeps us away (and safe) but, in the same time, make us sad that we can’t go to them and hold them! I hope for as many of us to be one of the lucky ones in the end. Thank you! Stay safe! ❤️
This is exactly what almost all of us have been feeling since the introduction of lock downs. It’s really sad, but with the hope, prayer and positive mindset like yours we will overcome.
Hi, Mohamed. Yes, lockdown affects all of us more or less; I think it is human to have such feelings in such terrible circumstances. I have the same hope! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! I can’t wait to travel freely again.
Hi, Rachel. Thank you, too for stopping by! Same here! 🙂
Yes! I feel like I have so much anxiety because I’m trapped. That’s really expresses how I feel too
Hi, Renee. We live extraordinary times! I never imagined my life like this. We can only hope for the best.
I agree! Brexit and now Covid – the world seems to be getting smaller and less free. Sad times but we will rise again. Keep on keeping on! People do have a good resistance.
Hi, John. I hope we will get to the end of it stronger and more confident. And, yes, I also believe that people have an extraordinary capacity to adapt and survive!
Such a meaningful poem. Wish it didn’t end so soon.
Hi, Sujata. Thank you! I’ll keep in mind your suggestion for my next poem!
What a beautiful poem. You really have a way with words 🙂
Hi, Renata. Thank you so much for your thoughts; I am happy you enjoyed it. 🙂
I love this – simple and beautiful!! thanks for posting!
Hi, Ashli; thank you for reading!
yeah!! I really miss to explore & travel freely like before the pandemic happened. Hope everything will be under control & back normal real soon
Hello; hopefully, we will get to the end of this pandemic by learning some things about ourselves too.
I think you captured many people’s thoughts and emotions very well here!
Hi, pd. Thank you;
We are living in some crazy times and you really expressed how most of us are feeling right now.
Hi, Amy. Thank you; please stay safe!
Separated by shut borders, cancelled flights, permits and etc. Hopefully everything will be lifted soon.
Stay safe and Godbless
Hi, Rhea. I have the hope that things will get back to normal too! Take care and stay safe!
What a wonderful poem !
This line “Through dreams and fears, though all are fading, my Earth needs to survive” captivated me !
Keep up the good work Denisa
Hi, Mehdi! Thank you for your support and all your kind thoughts! I am glad you enjoyed it.
I love this poem. Such a perfect depiction of the times we’re in right now. Always nice reading from you.
Hi, bree. Thank you for your support. I am pleased you enjoyed it.
Perfect way of wording what so many are feeling..and the frustration!
Hi, Djebe.Thank you for your thoughts! Most of us share the anxiety and frustration this year,
This is exactly how I was feeling last week. I felt ‘trapped’ and wanting to break free but I couldn’t. All my plans for travels got cancelled… Even commitments at work and family. I feel defeated. This is a beautifully written poem.
Hi, Polly. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I hope things can go back to normality soon because we don’t even realise how much it affects us staying away from our families, friends and society.
Life is so devastating nowadays but we need to keep going to fight I love this <3
Hi, Maysz; you are right, we need to stay strong! Thank you.
These are tough times for the avid traveler. I think it’s important to be safe and to care for yourself along the way.
Hi, Fatima. The most important thing right now is to stay safe, yes.
This was so powerful. I just hope we all come out if this safe. Hope to be traveling soon too.
We all do pray that everything will go back to normal soon. It just so sad about what’s happening now, but time will come we don’t have to wear masks to see the smiles on our faces.
Hi, Franze. You are right, but you know what I’ve realised? I can see if someone is smiling even if they wear a mask; just look their eyes, and you can see their smile underneath their mask.
These are such lovely thoughtful lines you have written. Hoping to come out of this safe and soon.
Hi, Tina. Thank you. I have the same hope.
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