Few pigeons hop on empty streets
Sidewalks carpeted with fallen leaves
Summer has arrived, sky a lighter blue
But people are closeted around their screens
Isolated in their homes.

No soul on the streets, nor cars in a rush
No one in hurry, no one on the run
Few masks appear, once in a while
Rest all closeted around their screens
Isolated in their homes

The earth feels pristine, cleansed for a while
Birds are back and strays roam free
Squirrels and mice play, without any fear
As people are closeted around their screens
Isolated in their homes


©️ShashikantDudhgaonkar