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What do you see # 66 – January 25 2021

Image credit; Teslariu Mehai @ Unsplash

( For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a person wearing a paper-bag over their head. Words ” Photo shop” are written by hand on the bag)

I don’t need Photoshop to stick my head in sand.
With todays problems, face masks,
Oh excuse me… coverings!
Wash your hands,
run if you see a human walking towards you!
There are days when its best to become an ostrich.
Head in the sand, arse in the air
I’m sorry folks, I’m having a s – – t day.
Where I cannot feel or think the way I should
My son says, pull yourself together, mother.
You’re made of better stuff.
Take the bag from your head,
look at the world with different eyes.
You cannot hide forever.
In my head, I am saying, shut up, I can hide
until the world is put to right
Or take myself off to Photoshop for a revamp…

© Anita Dawes 2021


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  1. Chris Hall Avatar

    Great poem, especially that last line, which made me smile :)

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    1. Books & Bonsai Avatar

      Would that we could!

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  3. judeitakali Avatar

    Love your take on the prompt 🍁

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    1. Books & Bonsai Avatar

      Thank you, Jude…

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      1. judeitakali Avatar

        🙏🏾🍁

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  4. D. Wallace Peach Avatar

    A timely poem, Anita. When things seem like they can’t get any worse, sometimes they get worse. Hang in there. :-)

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    1. Books & Bonsai Avatar

      I can feel a rebellion coming, Diana…they cannot keep us confined to barracks for much longer!

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      1. D. Wallace Peach Avatar

        Stay safe, my friends. <3

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  5. Sadje Avatar

    You’ve expressed what many are feeling right now! Thanks a lot for joining in

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    1. Books & Bonsai Avatar

      Our pleasure, Sadje…

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