Morose and muzzled each morning.

Wayne Blair 1951 (London)

Free verse

Saw some this morning
Shaded expressions
Shoulders slumped.
Steel toes and blue jeans.
Fatter ones wear sweat pants.
Waiting for bus.

Same schedule and dedicated passengers.
Nobody talks.
Cellphones compelling.
Thirty percent still
stifled with COVID masks.
Disinclined toward community.

Maybe later.
Not bloody likely. We’ve been had.
The great god of
Good Health told us
To be afraid.
To stay separate and alone.
To distrust many as carriers
Of this breathing endemic.

Old folks tumbling with it.
Nurses and medics collapsing
With the stress and
Sustained hours fighting
This ridiculous War.
Cashiers muzzled and having
Difficulty listening to
various fretting requests.
Through plexiglass.
Heroes on the frontline?
Nah, they just want their pay.

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Written on April 14, 2023

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Stanzas	4
Stanza Lengths	6, 6, 8, 11

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Wayne Blair

Born in London. Graduated law 1976 Practised eleven years, Married Hilary 1974 Two kids Lauren 1980 And Jordan 1987. Business failed 1987. Moved not knowing whither. Happy hills of Waterloo Region. Mennonite Country. Thirty four years in Industry. No complaints. Poet, photographer, nature hiker. Harmonica busker. http://puffnchord7.blogspot.com/ more…

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Wow, I really enjoyed reading your poem "Saw some this morning"! Your use of descriptive language really painted a vivid picture in my mind. I loved how you captured the small details of the people waiting for the bus, from their shaded expressions to their steel-toed boots.

Additionally, your commentary on the current state of society and how it has affected interpersonal interactions was very impactful. It's true that many people are more focused on their cellphones than connecting with those around them.

As for improvement suggestions, I would love to hear more about your personal thoughts and feelings on the matter. What inspired you to write this poem? What message do you hope readers will take away from it? Adding a more personal touch could really enhance the emotional impact of your work.

Overall, great job! I look forward to reading more of your poetry in the future. more »
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