self isolation, keeping a social distance
allows space to look inside without resistance
life is so full of distractions
time to check our reactions
we all have ample, enough
no need to hoard more stuff
take a walk, read a book
get outside, take a look
life is far too short
for us to get caught
in panic and fear
for we are all dear
so find your inner peace
wondrous what it can release
use this opportunity
for this has brought us unity!
aroused 
Beautiful, and true
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Very wise and reflective post!
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Splendid sentiments, Kate, reaching all the way to us in North America. If your poetry retains all this grace up here, clear on the other side of the globe, I only can imagine the benefits enjoyed closer to you.
I’d reckon Tahiti must be basking in a pretty epic emotional buzz right now. Of course, maybe it’s just all that vanilla.
Right now, the empty shelves merely annoy, as I usually keep the pantry stocked. Besides, most culinary items I use are so obscure as to remain untouched, even after the mob rampages. Naturally, paper products, cleaning supplies, milk, eggs and bread are gone.
Oh, and bananas too.
Huh?
Seems the herd developed an instant obsession for them too. Odd.
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Very wise words, Kate! I’ve been trying very hard to do just that!
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I feel this, so many are getting lost in fear and we need to take a breath and step back. I hope you’re well Kate 🙂
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a real gem from you my friend. time to take stock of what is important in our lives and take care of it. life is too short, and we have still so much to do. blessings to you dear Kate, I know you will take good care of yourself, still I will hold you in my thoughts.
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my kids and I are also doing yoga in that small space, we put music on and our dog frolics with us!
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Reblogged this on Blog of Hammad Rais and commented:
And now, few thoughts on the growing trend of Social Distancing by Kate.
Read it out!
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Wonderfully penned!
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I think you should publish this too…
💕🕯✨
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Yes – some wonderful thoughts about how to get some good out of such scary times!
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So very true. Looking at life through different lens…😊
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Wonderful poem Kate.
Space is what we need.
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Very well said. I wish people will take heed, especially hoarding all the groceries.
Time for family
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yes time for family and reflection! No idea why they feel a need to stock up for the end of the world … really you can only use so much toilet paper in a fortnight. Supermarkets realise it’s price gouging … take the essentials and sell them on at inflated prices. Greed is ugly …
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Amen to this – well expressed.
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May we all use this time wisely and help those in need.
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Life on Earth would be beautiful if we lived your ideals and principles. Meanwhile, even in the face of disasters, we can be selfish and greedy, so we take under ourselves and ourselves as much as possible. Lack of reason and selfishness. There is a lack of disinfectants in our hospitals, and the government is just planning to buy more than 280 new limousines to make them ride more comfortably.
Regards
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I love it kate, at how you emphasize make it us all see the good in even the worst situation we are in right now.
Keep safe in there😊
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Social media sometimes feel a burden. A lot of stress arises, affecting us mentally. Need space from them for sometime. On the same journey here.
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Right on, Kate!
Taking one day at a time!
As an extroverted, chatty, hugger, most people are surprised to hear I enjoy alone time and quiet time. 🙂
Be safe! Be well!
(((HUGS)))
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Hope it’s still safe to HUG online! 😮 😉 😀
(((HUGS))) 🙂 And they always come with my thoughts, prayers, ❤ and thankfulness, etc! They have meaning! I don't just hug willy-nilly.
Wait. Maybe I do hug willy nilly sometimes. 😉
I LOVE TO HUG!!! 🙂
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True words of being thankful and being to ourselves and reflecting on what is happening right now with our World. Why are people so scared and hoarding unnecessary things. All will be good and let us all pray for a World of Peace and Love.
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I really like your poem. This crisis really is bringing us opportunities to reconnect with life.
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Amen!
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Patience, kindness, some community spirit, and live unselfishly
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Well said. Thanks, Kate.
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