A small café out in the suburbs, I owned
sunshine hues ushered in a happy mood
regular clientele stayed loyal
life was modest, yet I was content, until last year.
Life has never been the same since,
with the doors of my café forced shut
the pandemic’s shadow cast a gloomy spell,
lockdown came as an inexorable curse.
The affluent, whine about being confined indoors
but think not about the many like me.
I, who once served meals to so many
today, struggle to feed myself!
radhikasreflection 
Ah this is so amazing!! You’ve
portrayed the situation so well 🥰❤️
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Thank you Rishika:)
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This is a groom reality of the after effects of this pandemic. You’ve shed light on a very distressing part of life. Thanks Radhika for joining in.
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Sadje, just when things were looking up, the second wave has drowned many under its intensity. Life is just so tough for some.
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I agree Radhika. It’s the same here in Pakistan.
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Let’s pray for healthy and happy times again 🙏
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Beautifully expressed the current situation and affects of the pandemic !!💜
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Thanks Suni!
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The reality…it is very painful! Well conveyed this, Radhika!
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Indeed very painful Indira. Thanks
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You just painted a picture with words. Awesome!!
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Many thanks Akshita!
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Nicely described the current situation❤️😊
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Thank you Olivia 🙂
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there is more than one way to be fed
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I think often of those whose lives depend on people out and about. You capture it well.
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Thanks V. J! It nice that you feel for them. Life has been very tough for many such small time entrepreneurs and migrant workers here in India.
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Welcome, Radhika. Life offers us many opportunities to be compassionate human beings, and I fear we keep overlooking them.
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Quite so…
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This the fact…today’s tragedy. For how long..we don’t know. You have described it so beautifully Radhika ❤ May God bless all🙏🙏
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Sadly when we thought we have gotten over it, the second wave has hit us much harder. Its just so depressing now Rosida. Praying for healing times to set in.
Thanks and take care.
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This is so moving, well described the reality and the sad part is this still continues let’s hope it end soon
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Yes, Meenakshi, hoping that it ends soon. Thanks and stay safe.
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Ahh the last lines 😐😐😐
You expressed their pain very well
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Vani 🙏🙏
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Radikha, this is such an empathetic poem. Sadly, it is the story of many real people during the pandemic era. ❤ You have captured their situation so well.
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Thank you Cheryl. Here the situation is very bad. With slowly things moving towards another lock down. Take care Cheryl. ❤ !
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I had heard cases were up in India. Sorry things are so bad. ❤ Michigan and a few other states here have high rates of infection.
Please stay safe, Radhika! ❤
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Thanks Cheryl for your good wishes. Love!!
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“I, who once served meals to so many
today, struggle to feed myself!”…awww this one hits me the most… i could only imagine this small cafe/restaurant owners shutting down their businesses due to pandemic…
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True Mich, there are so many small time traders and entrepreneurs who had to shut down their business due to the pandemic. How is the situation in your country? Here it is quite grim.
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Oh, dear we are on a lockdown again..cases are up and its really scary😔😔😔
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Many states here too are slowly imposing lockdowns. 😒
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Ohh, you keep safe..and take care😊
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The reality of so many, you have wrapped your beautiful words around it, Radhika.
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Thank you Cornelia!
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Such is life but still
Grateful to be alive 👏
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Yes, but very hard for some, Ashokji!
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Difficult times. Well written post.
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Thanks Rupali
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I completely agree with your profound poem, Radhika. Difficult times and the poor of our country are suffering in making ends meet.
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True Kamal. These are really trying times.
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Yes Radhika we need to pray that all is well with our country
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🙏🙏
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🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Beautifully written 👏🏼👏🏼🌺
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Thanks Deeksha!
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Sad story of each of us who are trying to make ends meet.
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Yes….
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So well written! There’s a café that I frequent in my town. The owner had to close a few times, asked his employees to split working hours, and unfortunately had to let some go. But things are starting to pick up since it’s warmer (northeast region) and the community really goes out to support his café along with other local business! You captured it so well!
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I know the pandemic has been very harsh for many small time owners of different establishments. I am glad thinks are looking good your side of the world. Let’s hope for the same across the globe.
Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts here 😊
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The state of many, in the current situation, very well captured, Radhika 👍
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Thank you Deepika!
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Beautiful reflection of the current scenario in India.
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Thanks Sowmya
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Stay strong 🙏🏼 thanks for sharing
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Thanks!!
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♥️
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🙏
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Waw… this is amazing creativity… well penned…
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Thank you Ashish!
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This is so deeply honest. Thank you for shedding light on it.
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Good one
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Thank you 😊
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❤
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🙏
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A perfect reflection of the ongoing situation in so many places across the world, Radhika. So many businesses fail, so many struggling to survive. I count my blessings.
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True Chris. One should definitely be grateful for all the blessings!
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This poem brings tears to my eyes! So deep
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Beautiful poem
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Thanks 🙏
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