I Dream

I dream of a world without a deadly virus

Where we could see our favorite people again

Staying less than six feet apart

Enjoying the memories we would make

A dark, royal blue sky

With twinkling fairy stars, varied shapes and sizes

Shining like diamonds at a jewelry store

The moon, like a magic stone in the air

A fire, blazing like the sun

Creating a nostalgic smoke that roamed the air

Becoming a source of heat on the chilly evening

Surrounded by firewood, producing a beautiful aroma

A line of trunk-open cars

Sitting just behind the open fire

Filled with warm blankets and pillows that feel like home

Like one of those pictures you see on social media

A crowd of familiar faces; friends and their families

The younger ones playing with the glowing dragonflies

Older ones discussing their schoolwork and activities

Parents talking about things we don’t need to worry about yet

A brave soul shouting “who wants s’mores?”

Kids, parents, gathering around the camp table

Gathering their chocolate, marshmallows, graham crackers

Sitting around the campfire, exchanging laughs and comments

A wonderful night in the outside

No fears or worries to be seen

Making memories to last a lifetime

I dream of this magical, problem-free world