silence

there is a silence upon the earth,

families are sheltered in homes

not daring to step out

unless a need for provisions.

education is left to parents

reviewing letters and numbers,

over and over, how to sign your name,

pencil scribbling between lines.

walkers and runners step forth

on my street, gauging the 6’ distance

while waving and nodding

those brave to exit their safe net.

us “essential services” employees

attend work, ready to give the hex sign

of back off at a moments notice,

tis tiring being ever alert.

my brain is vacant, as is my body,

while I feel for those without a daily job

to attend to, do they feel the same

for us keeping the lines open?

I enjoy this silence, lack of traffic

in my town, allowing me to travel

from home to work to home

in record time, in silence...