The document discusses how social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted normal routines and activities. While there is uncertainty about the future, this time provides an opportunity to spend more time on hobbies, help neighbors, and cooperate with each other. With cooperation and support of one another, people can work to reduce stress and have a more positive outlook despite challenges posed by the current situation.

1. I’m glad that
the ice has
been broken
on the topic of
social isolation
during these
trying times.
It feels like our
usual world has
been turned
upside down
Many changes –
time seems to be
moving more slowly

2. It is hard to know
what the near
future will be like.
We may have to
give up close contact
with some people
And may not be
able to go to those
scuba soccer games
that we love.

3. We will have
more free time, for
things like giving
the cat a bath.
Maybe join
Neighborhood Watch Finally get the dog
off of cigarettes

4. Time to relax
To have some fun
And, ideally, not just
go to pot

5. Or be overcome by fear
It is a time to cooperate
with each other during
these unusual times
And throw a lifeline
to someone in need

6. Of course there
may be some
new stressors at
home, with us
not going out.
Not enough
together activities
Yarn bombing
to excess
But with some luck and by
pulling together we may be
eventually playing a happier
tune than what seems
appropriate right now