Life in the Time of the Virus

These are stories and poems inspired by the effects of Covid-19, social distancing, and the work we do to help others in need.

The Mirror

by Mackenzie Cartier The woman with no face Is stalking you She is waiting for you To make one mistake The man with no face Is stalking you He is waiting to devour The first living soul The woman with no face Is waiting for a meal She is waiting for you To make one …

Coronavirus Blues

by M.J. Bujold Every life matters

My Pussy and I

By Hannah Deneve I spend so many countless hours with you As you are my greatest companion  Especially in these days of loneliness Where we are locked behind closed doors It is just you And I I will never grow tired of you You and your comforting presence Others envy such a bond Calling it …

The Pandemic Artist

By J. M Grenier The neighbors have gotten really strange since the Pandemic started. Not that they weren’t already, but lockdown seems to have everyone on edge. Take Rodney, for example. Retired firefighter. Sits on the common-area patio drinking most of the time, in all kinds of weather. He’ll throw you a friendly hello every …

Love in the time of Social Distancing

By J.M. Grenier “Hey, Jessie! Come have a brew!”  Rodney held up a bottle, spilling its amber liquid in his drunken carelessness. This was typical. “No, thanks. I’m good,” Jessie said.  Jessie was out for his lunchtime walk, the daily escape from his tiny apartment and remote customer service gig. It was a crappy job …

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