6.20.2023 - Quarantine Violation

6.20.2023
Quarantine Violation

In 2020, I should have put my phone in a box,
Or just turned it off for a day.
Focus on the real person in my house who came to me,
I failed and I didn't.
I should be more aware,
Should do more, but how?
In place of reunion, I fractured,
Instead of a connection we cracked.
Distance burned but I didn’t char,
While you were wreathed in flame.
An excuse would be lovely,
But I’ve lied enough,
For one State of Emergency.