False Perception, Spring

enthusiasm and invited me to return weekly. Each time I opened the door and listened to a new patient’s story, I immediately had butterflies in my stomach.

My Favorite Places – Erin Cavanagh

Wegmans, Trader Joe’s So many options to choose Here I can find joy.

Our World – Erin Cavanagh

In this world, where the buzzing never seems to stop Where likes and comments reign supreme And girls stare at other bodies, dying to swap Their so-called influencers make up a deadly regime

In this world, we are pointed down narrow down paths to success Towards money and promises of power Doctors and Lawyers, they say, never fail to impress But where in our journey did our inspiration begin to sour?

In this world, the old and young are dismissed, Far too feeble and far too naive Only they are able to peacefully coexist And follow their dreams to lands of satisfaction the rest can only hope to achieve

Quarantine – Liz Innocenzo

Although some saw it as a time of isolation I saw it as a time of connection