Bistros and hot dog
joints claim limited spaces
for al fresco feasts.
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rise of the sidewalk cafes
haiku for 6/15/20
Tag: social distancing
a drive-by party
haiku for 5/3/20
Kids wave and honk and
shout “Happy Birthday!” to her.
It gives me such hope.
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social distancing two-step
haiku for 4/20/20
Can’t hug, but can wave.
Can’t whisper, but can raise voice.
Can’t cry, but can grieve.
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retreat
haiku for 4/16/20
These four walls can seem
like a sanctuary, a
prison, a flophouse.
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in line at walmart 2020
haiku for 4/10/20
Don’t stand so, don’t stand
so, don’t stand so close to me.
Please don’t stand, don’t stand.
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a primer on social distancing
haiku for 4/8/20
For some, 6 feet is
a mile. And for others, not
far enough at all.
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