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2020

July 20, 2020

I feel betrayed and
mocked by my shortsightedness
rosy never existed

our world
at war with an invisible foe

front line warriors essential
unmasked and exposed
desperate for a truce

March became sober
olympians became mortal
sin city dropped to its knees

the golden state taking the first sip
the apple was cored
the boot kicked closed its doors

our world united
by staying apart

yet another war brewing
zooming into our flaws
unmuting our souls

life choking us from all sides
we gasp for air
unable to breathe

we all need to breathe
yet here we are
still trying to define all

i’m ready for this to be over
after all
hindsight is 2020

Submitted by Doborah Abdulla, Contra Costa County – Walnut Creek.

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