A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood

Ian McFarland
Published on July 2, 2020

During a pandemic 
People take to 
The typically 
Deserted city
Sidewalks
Walking while 
Maintaining 
Social distancing

In their over eager 
Passing souls 
Reach out to 
One another 
Shaking hands
Fording that 
Inexplicable 

Chasm

Of isolation
I cannot be with you
I cannot touch you 
But here I am
They seem to say 
Hello neighbor 
Isn’t it a beautiful 
Day after all

Genre: 
Poetry
Author Bio: 

Ian McFarland is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University living in Grand Rapids Michigan. Currently, Ian works as a long term substitute teacher during the school year and as a lumberjack during the summer months. He owes his inspiration to his cousin Jason, his father Bill and his fiance Kelsey. 

Issue: 
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