3 of 6 words PAD 21-1

 Welcome Home Delayed

 

Flying from Kenya to New York,

from New York to Mesa, Arizona,

I looked forward to the time

Hubby would hold me in his arms.

 

And he did for a few seconds.

I had a cold and did not want to pass it on.

The next morning, I tested positive for COVID.

Now I’m toxic, holed up on my room.

 

I communicate with my family via email,

like we did when I was in Africa.

I’m still looking forward to the time

Hubby will hold me in his arms.