The Social Distance

Poetry and photographs is response to the COVID-19 pandemic, sheltering in place and related trials. The poets, who include doctors, lawyers, journalists and other professionals open themselves up in non-sentimental, beautiful and often painful verse that seeks to capture these odd and often difficult times. This book is for those who want to keep a reminder of what "social distancing" was like and to experience how others dealt with isolation and fear. Although engaged in other vocations, the contributing poets include experienced writers who are the winners of local and national contests. Several of the poets have written other books of poetry, essays, and fiction as well as numerous articles and contributions to professional publications.