An old couple back bathing
wrapped up in many layers
but exposing their bare backs.
A pair of drying underwear
clipped, tied on rope on a
hanger with wire on a line.
Scents of home cooked food
emanating from windows
surrounding this rooftop.
A 40-year-old English teacher
escaping quarantine temporarily
landing outside in the sunlight.
Gaining Vitamin D from rays
vomiting my heart via my fingers
typing all of this onto my laptop.
This is what freedom is now.
–by Maria Mocha © 2022
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