Great distress corona bestows, whole lot
Veil on face, capsuled back to domicile
Three-ish feet away and sole left to rot
Getting used to screen stuff, try to beguile
Come-alive, type to greet the far comrade
Hang fire, an hour, when connection goes wack
Strive to see people, see 'em blur is fad
Meet in face is gone, what a great flashback
"How have you been?" is paramount concern
When one and all, in sorrowful malaise
Nada words and vows, just hugs we all yearn
Comfort from calls and texts, in hope we gaze
Communication has its feet smashed
Stay affixed, though virtual, our hearts not trashed
Gregory Thielker, "Complete Stop," oil on canvas