Coronatine, Day Eighty-eight

this is our family

working through each glittered pic

and this quarantine

Coronatine, Day Eighty-six

magic pupusas

like play dough for my nieces

home cooked by my son

side of garden leaves,

fresh cut perfect peonies,

beauty from our home

Coronatine, Day Eighty-five

hiking out hurts us

(to face the world’s anger

instead of these trees)

Coronatine, Day Eighty-four

from aspens to pines
peaks and creeks guide our soft steps
toward tranquility

Coronatine, Day Eighty-three

the packing ordeal
of a backpacking journey
is so exhausting

for these quiet views
we walk into the forest
leaving all behind

(if only we could
forget the masks and all else
and escape this plague)

Coronatine, Day Seventy-nine

exchanging language

a small step brought by small girls

(the journey begins)

never would he speak

now he speaks: “You’re next, Ruby”

quarantine blessing

Coronatine, Day Seventy-seven (Unmasked Blooms)

our mother’s birthday

with a masked botanic trip

through perfect gardens

Coronatine, Day Seventy-six

summer cinema

(fun with Kentucky cousins)

all with just a sheet

Coronatine, Day Seventy-four

Kentuckians here.

summer brings outdoor dinners.

(let’s hope for safety)

Coronatine, Day Seventy-two

the perfect respite

after seventy-one days

staying safe at home

mental sanity

in our short time here on earth

can be life-saving

hiking these mountains

with their divine mental cleanse

has saved us today

away from the crowds

away from constant worry

here. here we are safe.