Post pandemic do’s and don’ts

Do not ask folks
How they are,
They may not 
Want to recall
Many a scar.

Say,

'Good to see you',
I'm here to help you.

Do not presume 
All's well,
Maybe they chose
On issues
Not to dwell.

Say,

'Whatever it is,
 May you heal, 
It will take time,
Want some ice water
With a squash of lime?

Do not share 
How awesome 
Your staycation was,
Some have had to bear
Irreparable loss.

Say,

'Hey, want some coffee,
Let's bond over 
Some cookies and tea'.

Do not expect 
A 100 percent
Of pre pandemic 'Normal' 
To return will take,
An effort decent.

Say,

'You'll get there,
For you, we truly care.

Do not assume
Its easy for all,
To switch gears
And let go fears,
Some maybe
Unwilling to return.

Say,

'We hold your hand
At every twist 
And at every turn,
First of all,
Your well-being
Is our concern'.


Do not presume,
All will be OK
With everyone,
So many are taking
Each day as it'll come.

Do not presume 
Everything is alright,
Some are trying 
To find 
Their lost light.

Say,

'You'll overcome,
Here, have some
Chocolate yum.


Don't mind 
If someone won't smile
They'll take a while.

Say,

'Hope it will 
Get better soon, 
May your day be 
A perfect boon'.