City Series – Poushali Chakraborty in Calcutta, We the Isolationists (425th Corona Diary)

City Series – Poushali Chakraborty in Calcutta, We the Isolationists (425th Corona Diary)

City Series – Poushali Chakraborty in Calcutta, We the Isolationists (425th Corona Diary)

Our corona diary.

[Text and photo by Poushali Chakraborty]

I close my eyes in self-isolation from corona and I see things which ‘were’ so close but yet so far ‘now’.

But there again I see myself living a life which remains a dream for many otherwise.

I see my dream vacay with my aging parents gradually biting the dust.

Yet grateful for getting to spend such time with my precious ones.

I see my career goals leaving the driver’s seat.

Yet thankful enough for a roof above and enough food to eat.

I see myself finally, living the essence, they call LIFE.

“We the Isolationists” series urges folks from any part of the world to share a brief diary starting with “I close my eyes in my self-isolation from Corona… and I see…” Not more than 100 words. With a horizontal-sized selfie, along with your city name… please mail to me at mayankaustensoofi@gmail.com.