Masks, Birds, Love and More

This book started as a book of poetry about the human condition during the Pandemic. lt grew into
an inclusive view of our lives. Nine chapters encompass masks, grief, isolation, love, bird-song, life and
death. lt is about our physical identity, loneliness and loss and seeking comfort in family, friends and
nature. The simple act of 'ant-watching' can serve as a distraction from the tedious work on Zoom. lt is a
book about the Pandemic, before and after, the simple and profound effect it had on our lives. We could
not forget our history, our daily lives and all the things that make us happy and life worth living. We
found we had the resilience and strength to cope with the challenges of new political upheavals and
fears. Despite our covered faces our eyes shown with life and hope.