Corona Virus - Shaking Hands Poem by Darwin Henry Beuning
Corona Virus - Shaking Hands
Habit - definition
A behavior pattern acquired by frequent repetition.
It is hard to break a habit,
especially now at 72.
I've been shaking hands
All the days of my life.
Shaking hands with friends and strangers
Across the Chess Board of Life.
Now, as my wife and I
Shelter-In-Place.
Venturing forth only
Food and such.
On occasion I extend my hand,
Force of habit.
People recoil and step back.
I apologize and move along.
Too old to change.
Namaste is usually spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointing upwards, thumbs close to the chest. This gesture is called Añjali Mudrā; the standing posture incorporating it is Pranamasana. In Hinduism, it means " I bow to the divine in you" .
Times have certainly changed, haven't they? I wonder if they will ever go back to the way they were. I'm going to Google Kumarmani's word " Namaste" .
Shaking hands with friends and strangers was a habit in the past and now we need to change this habit as there is chance of infection of Corona Virus. We have to maintain social distancing and we can greet friends and relatives saying Namaste joining both hands of own. Namaste is Indian method of greeting others. Corona has provoked thought. We should remain safe. This is a brilliant poem shared.
Oh Covid-19 has come To make forget the sympathy to each other
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/26/2024 1:49:44 PM # 1.0.0.1119
It is hard to give up old habits, like shaking hands. A deep social custom. It's so sad.