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Welcome Arms

This time with COVID has been a challenge for me.

not a cup of tea
In my heart, a feeling of heaviness,
sadness, and remorse

For our health and safety,
they ask to "stay the course."

We are asked not to touch each other,
to hug or shake a hand.
And to myself, well,

if that doesn't go to beat the band.
A struggle in my loneliness

and sometimes desperation
A pining and longing for,
a lack of separation

We are in a time where touch is considered
an unlawful connection.

There will come a time of my hugging
and expressing my affection.
Be on guard, my family, and my friends.

My arms will open wide.
A smile from my heart to yours,

no reason to run or hide.
physically apart right now,
I will wait and bide my time.

They say that Love is all around,
transcends all time and space.

You will, without a doubt,
be welcome in my place.
Come on over from the other side of town,

the country or from overseas.
My arms will welcome you,

sit a spell, I miss you,
Let us have a cup of tea.
Philip Spence

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