Gary Edward Geraci

Touch and Smile

Touch and smile’s on quarantine, you’re so much like me,

Your eyes smile unlike any others I’ve seen.

Strangers yes, but now, a strong sense of family,

Touch and smile’s on quarantine.

 

It’s been a while now, I’ve stayed in, remained unseen.

Dark brown eyes, dreadlocks hang, gloved and masked nurse Betty

Delights my soul as she pulls a vile of blood, machine

 

Readies it, and sends it to the laboratory.

Breathing shallow, the ventilator at fifteen

Breaths per minute, a Great Light basks me in its Glory.

Touch and smile’s on quarantine.

 

Gary Edward Geraci