I remember when I could smile so brightly for you to see
I remember those hearty laughter that made me cough
I remember when I could freely give you a side hug, a casual hug or a bear hug
I remember the high fives we freely gave
I remember the random pecks
I remember when I could sit so closely beside you or stand so closely behind or in front of you
I remember when we could freely hold hands
I remember when I could come so close enough to speak in a whisper
I remember it all, and I must say I took it all for granted.
Now, my smile is behind a mask, so broad, so genuine but, how can you even see this?
I really want to hug you when you tell me those things or when I just miss you but, I'll just stand before you like a dummy, smile behind my mask and make some funny gestures hoping you'll see because I'm really confused on how to really express myself
I can't even give as little as a high five, I have to wave from afar like I'm saying goodbye even when I'm not
Even if I blow you a kiss, you wouldn't see it
I can't even whisper into your ears
I avoid coming in contact with you like I avoid a plague.
"How long more will this last?" A question I seek an answer to
Let this virus be gone at once lest we create a distance between us that cannot be lessened.
Once again, I'm sorry I took it all for granted.
Yours lovingly,
Your Dear Friend.
The pandemic has made me realize the seemingly little things we take for granted and I hope it will teach us to be more appreciative of God, one another and oneself.