I
woke up
bewildered,
baffled, perplexed
upon the world and
beyond, the love we knew
is to hug, touch lovingly
lean in, hold and make eye contact
a little bit closer builds affection
fondness, attachment, and besottedness
love, in itself, is already tricky
actions, endearments, simplify it
how is love now? six feet apart?
like the Hollywood movie?
will meter stick be part
along with the mask
new normal fad
I love you, six
feet away
dear?
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Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
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Love this! And yeah I read the book Five Feet Apart instead of watching the movie. It’s pretty scary to think that six feet apart could be our new normal….
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Ohhh thank you…yeah the book is better than the movie..how are you Nathi?
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I’m good, Mich! And hope you’re good too!
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I am too..keep safe dear
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it does put a different perspective on it Mich but I know you will manage!
As I’m not a huggy person, except Carolyn online, I’m quite comfortable with the new distance rule. But honestly does any supermarket aisle allow for that? None here I assure you 🙂
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Thanks Kate..🤗🤗 i read from the news that Aus and New Zealand are now open?
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not at all … they engaged in discussions but our PM said we need to open our state borders first. Kiwis usually flock here for our free public health care! So he’s trying to delay that.
My younger brother and his wife are over there on her family farm … we all landed in the place right for us!
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Ohh i see….because in Asia none so far has opened its boundaries yet and back home..ahhhhh its more chaotic than it was already especially in the big cities.
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we can now visit one another two at a time locally … but still no gatherings or businesses open!
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beautifully shaped poem Mich. and your words are so meaningful to me. we have a new normal, don;t like the sound of it but we must practice, like starting a new school. so much has changed in such a short space of time yet I am still the same person. Like trying to fit in a wrong jigsaw space. Just a little while longer and am sure you will be with your girls. You can hug them tight after 14 days!!
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Ohhh thank you Gina….we were actually discussing the fact that no one probably has ever thought that we would witness in our lifetime the closure of malls and restsurants…my eldest was saying i left KL with few pieces of clothes in my luggage cos i was hoping to back in just few days..and just after she landed home…things went on a 360 turn around..
Keep safe and my love and prayers for you and your lovely trio.
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yes i all so bizarre. but they are adapting and we will too. also beginning to fully appreciate what is necessary and what is not. many things are so temporary, we just need the important things now
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I agree Gina..if this pandemic has taught me one thing that is to prioritize..normally as a mom we thought we can always juggle from one obligation to another but this pandemic has taught to me just choose one at a time
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We are all closed down as well, and can’t even have a family member in our homes. Can’t hug my sister who is grieving my mom and lives alone with mom’s ashes! I do agree with the lockdown though, as it will hopefully save lives. But oh so hard at the moment.
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It is so hard indeed Lorraine..i pray for your sister who is alone with your mom’s ashes ..and pray too we all get through this..heal as one..
Keep safe Lorraine
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Joining in prayers with you mich. thankyou for yours. You stay safe too.
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Wow, I love the reference to six feet apart – I never thought of how that movie could reflect our lives right now….it’s so bizarre to think of it that way! This poem is so beautifully written that it makes me long for human touch and interaction so much 🥺 Luckily, though, school for me is reopening on the 25th, but only for half days! Kind of nervous but excited because I’ve been getting too used to this new kind of normal!
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Thank you dear..😊😊😊goodluck as you return to school but be sure to keep social distancing though..
Keep safe in there😊😊😊
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some have none
and that is fine
aka st paul blues
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I agree😊
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The new Love is hopefully temporary.
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I also hope so too Sadje..😊
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❤️💖
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I am wondering how things will be after this.
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Oh, we are all…keep safe in there though..
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Yes
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I love reading each of your comments and learning. Kate is right that no supermarket aisles have the social distancing distance. I stay 1 meter away from whoever is in the aisle though. Lil Red Dot is planning to open on 2 June. Essential travel will also open. 12 May barbers, hair salon, TCM accupuncturists can open with cake shops, dessert stalls etc. I wonder if it is wise as we are having more than 20,000 cases now. 758 new cases today.
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Ohhh dear GH i too am also worried if any of us will ever be ready for the reopening. I watch from the news that your little red dot’s covid cases is indeed close to 20k and that is scary…
Take care in there GH along with your parents..😊
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It is all too comical the distancing, it does not make sense not within family confines anyway. Well written poem,
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Thank you Nanette😊
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This is perfectly written verse, Mich at these times when we have to keep a safe distance and love and send kisses or hugs but none can touch each other. Where has our love gone. Sad but have to keep distance. Too good poem.
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Thank you kamal…i guess we have to adjust in so many ways these days 😊
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Welcome Mich and yes I completely agree with your words 😊😊😊😊
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Timely, relatable, great poem…shape and message, SweetMich! And wonderful comparison to the movie.
Another of the MANY reasons all of this related to COVID19 is so sad is people need kind gentle touches, even if they don’t think they do. It’s is a part of how we survive emotionally and physically. Studies have proven that even with their other needs completely met, babies in orphanages can die from lack of touch.
(((HUGS)))
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I agree with you Carolyn..touch is very important ….you know this feeling when you are in trouble and one doesnt even have to say a word, a hug or a tap on your shoulder is enough to convey a message that you are loved and you will be okay.
I remember back when the kids were babies i’d give them a baby massage when they are restless and the best sleep always for them is when i sleep beside them.
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I’m looking to see what comes after this. Very well written!
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Thank you Di..i am praying we all heal as one
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You’re welcome, Mich, and this (prayers) is what we all need at the moment.
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Wonderful quote and your poem Mich.
Our patience will show us a path in between 🙂
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Oh, thank you Rupali..stay safe..😊
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Loved this Mich!! wonderfully penned!! Bellissimo!!!
xoxo 💕😘🌹
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Thank you Chuck
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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This poem! I can feel the ache in the empty arms! We all need physical contact – a touch, a hug, that little kiss hello/goodbye. But this pandemic has brought us into the no touch zone. And I agree that it has also made a firm delineation of the want from the need and the frivolous and the essential. This has been an eye opener for many younger people who have relied on dining out instead of learning to cook…
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Thank you Val for adding your thoughts here… this pandemic has indeed made us see things differently..and i love that you made mention of the young people who relied on dine out or take our foods intead of cooking. I am sure many learned to cook by now..😊
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Delightfully done! Touching is SO important, and six feet away blowing kisses does not do it. How I can’t wait until I can hug and hug and hug my kids and grandkids again. ❤
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Really…blowing kisses do not compensate it all…i cant wait too for that day to be announced when we can safely embrace each other..
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I totally loved this! Especially how you framed the words to create a diamond shape of it.
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Thanks Mark…i am thrilled you like this
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Haha this is awesome 👏👏👏🤘
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Wow..thank you..so thrilled you like it
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My pleasure 🙂
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Beautiful poem that captures perfectly how odd it is not to hug. I’m a hermit, but I still miss the nearness to people, especially loved ones. ❤
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Hello Di…thank you for sharing your thoughts…and keep safe in there😊
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Touch is very important, Mich. I can feel the yearning in your words. So beautifully expressed. A virtual hug for you. 🤗❤️
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Thanks for the hug Punam…ahhh this pandemic is really getting out of control..
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It is. 🙁
You are welcome.
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Nicee🤗🤗
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Thank you…and welcome..
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Love this take on love, six feet away lol
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Lol…i can see you smiling…😁
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such creative poem you have, dear Mich! and yes! that last question is haunting!
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Oh thank you Rose🦋🦋🦋
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Beautiful!
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Oh thank you
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My pleasure 😊
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So true – we were not meant to be far apart from each other, that’s why so much of our inventions are meant to bring people physically/emotionally closer together. I totally get the disconcerting and discombobulating feeling – being 6 feet apart is not normal!
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I pray we get back to the kind of normal we were used to Irma..😊
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Splendid, Mich!
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Oh, thank you😉
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My pleasure!
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