
Masked Smile
Baffled I stood there,
outside the big surgery
that dispensed Vaccine to the chosen;
A smoothly running conveyor belt.
Each one stood on colourful circles
two meters apart.
One circle line running in
One running out.
Behind a desk a friendly lady sat,
she asked my name and how I was,
I realized our voices can smile too.
Whilst behind our masks we smile
Hoping our eyes will convey,
care and togetherness.
Shared fear and hope.
© miriam ivarson