I have only known freedom (the coronavirus chronicles)

I have never known struggle, 
in this country, this life.

I have only known freedom.

I was never taken from my home

in a long-bladed night.

My dreams are unshackled.

I was never stopped and searched in the street,

rarely drew a flashing light.

I have been left alone.

I have never been crippled,

nor fought a hard-won, perilous fight.

I have only known health.

I have never been asked for much

in this country, this life.

I cannot bemoan my freedom.

If all that I am asked

is to spend a while away, inside

and cover my face with a mask;

if that is all the strife I've known,

then freedom, truly,

is what I have.

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