Cozy

A poet appreciates the opportunities of quarantine.

Poem by Beth Totten. Photo by Sue Smith Romero

It is cozy, here at home,
 A balm for the soul
 Nourishing creativity
 Stoking home’s hearth
 Eating fresh fruits
 Healthy vegetables
 Grown in earth’s dirt
 Renewing relationships
 With family and God
 Lending an ear, a smile
 A wave to a passing neighbor
 It is necessary, to be here at home
 A cure for a disease
 Passed by contact
 So we will stay cozy
 Sheltered at home
 Feeding our curiosity
 Creating music and art
 Just cozy
 For a little while.

Beth Totten has been writing since she could hold a pencil in her hand. She hopes that her poetry speaks to others. Beth coordinates a writing group at the Canastota Public Library.