FINALLY THE FIRST STEP:

FINALLY THE FIRST STEP:

Yesterday, with all chores complete,

After having a well deserved coffee.

I took a deep breath and sighed,

Today I start being a "New Me".

 

I put my shoes and coat on,

Most unfamiliar I confess.

Seventeen weeks in isolation,

Have made me look a complete mess.

 

I picked up my cell phone and keys,

Walked down the stairs to the front door.

Opened it and surveyed the scene.

Estatic to be outside once more.

 

I walked down the steps,

Then took that first step.

How good it felt, I admit

I could have wept.

 

One step followed another,

As I walked down the street.

Nothing had changed at all.

Not a soul did I meet.

 

Wearing a mask for the first time,

It misted up my specs.

Well it's  a small price to pay.

If that virus one don't want to get.

 

I then turned around,

To make the very short walk back.

A feeling of elation swept over me.

My confidence I did not lack.

 

Once home I phone my daughter,

She was over the moon.

We chatted for a while,

Into the afternoon.

 

I plan to take things easy,

A short walk hopefully each day.

I'm pleased I took that first step.

On this very happy Wednesday.

 

Yvonne Lewis:09/07/2020