in isolation
they became lost
cut off from face to face
communication
it was akin to wandering
aimlessly
around a darkened forest
as time dragged on
depression and anxiety
enveloped their very being
as they were shut away
from precious interpersonal
contact
numbers of people suffered
mental health issues
which have quadrupled since the advent
of Covid Nineteen
the long periods of lockdown
took a huge toll
on those fragile souls
within our communities    
a touch and a warm
heartfelt embrace
is a fellow humans
wished for grace