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COVID CHRONICLES
A platform for sharing tales of solace, empathy, compassion, and heroism in the face of obstacles and uncertainty
"6ft apart, yet united at heart" COVID Chronicles brings together those affected by COVID-19 aka SARS-CoV2, coronavirus 2019 to embrace the humanism in our experiences during a world pandemic
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Accidents
No death wish, really just recurring casualties of confidence Body struck by blind spots— broken bones bruises burns Scrambling into...
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SAFER DISASTERS
Nerves throb over airy breaths, each one scarier as time passes - she should be choosing markers and drawing on skies as we land on the...
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Lockdown TV
TV is a history book. I look at the past Of strangers kissing And I’m missing the hook Of friends huddling for a snap And the wrap of...
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SERENITY
Serenity I thank thee Flowing rivers running calm Gentle waves are washing all of us Leaving each one clean and warm Like the pebbled...
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the world sees through red, rose-tinted glasses
as 20/20 vision declines, everybody becomes blindsided by immense fear and hatred a virus is borne with a single droplet gently rippling...
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Thinking of Covid-19 Patients
Separated, alone In my hospital bed Struggling for breath About to wed My death All alone, Is it my sad fate to die alone? O my loved...
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Covid Schmovid
slowly you came and felt at home unwelcome you were but you didnt care your presence was finally known and caught our undivided attention...
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Unearthed
Let’s talk about the quiet. Because there is a lot said in between words, and that’s stretching out, all gooey gluten out before our eyes...
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A Quiet War
Years from now, we'll tell the youth about these ancient days, about how civilisation surrendered to the will of a humble toxin. We'll...
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Musings from a hopeful, locked down traveler!
I miss the sun on my face, I miss being able to travel to a far away place. I miss the feel of sand beneath my toes, I miss being able to...
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It’s Almost 5pm and I’ve yet to Use My Voice
*mobile users: this reflection is best viewed on a desktop browser* The dogs sleep the appointed 16hrs a day even while we’re all home,...
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the 12 days of quarantine
on the 1st day of quarantine covid-19 gave to me a lockdown with my family on the 2nd day of quarantine covid-19 gave to me two nitrile...
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The Pandemic Ponderer
I wonder... I wonder how many people will be pregnant I wonder how many people will be divorced I wonder how many people will be both I...
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Covid Country
I live in a beautiful place to isolate. We have ocean and sky and to my Northern eyes the Southern climate makes plants grow...
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Reflections on COVID-19 from a Physician Who Experienced It Firsthand
I recently found myself unconscious and lying in a pool of water and blood. Feeling woozy and disoriented, I struggled to my feet, trying...
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Domino Effect
These times nowadays have changed due to COVID-19. No one was prepared for this. After the first positive patient in the US, hospitals...
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Lockdown 2020
Thinking of our family, Thinking of our friends, Thinking of a time, When we can meet again. Right now we have to wait, It's time to...
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The First Lines of Emails I’ve Received While Quarantining
In these uncertain times as we navigate the new normal, Are you willing to share your ideas and solutions? As you know, many people are...
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Lockdown 2020 - A Poem for Children
You may have heard about a germ, That's causing quite a stir, It's called Coronavirus, And it's made our lives a blur. It's super super...
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Being Human
I make eye contact with my door monitor, signal I’m ready to go in. He’s a staffer from another unit, graciously joining me today to...
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Covid Country
I live in a beautiful place to isolate. We have ocean and sky and to my Northern eyes the Southern climate makes plants grow...
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