Two years later

Two years later, I have to ask:

Was this shitshow

Worth it?

The masks

The distancing

The fear

Was it worth it?

The fallout from the

Absolute terror that we

Might get sick

Was it worth it?

The shame that I might have

Been sick and maybe

Passed it on

Was it worth it?

The opting out of

holidays and birthdays

The missed opportunities

Was it worth it

The declining mental health

Which translates to

physical health

Was it worth it?

The “quarantine 15” workouts

And virtual schoolings

And zoom birthdays

Was is worth it?

The cancelled vacations

And vaccinations

Was it worth it?

After all this time I can heartily say

A big HELL NO

It wasn’t worth it.