The Plague

We should have known it well it thrives. indeed, on being human our touching each other; hands on face speak out loud, droplets & breath hold on to the handrail move down the carriage, use all available space it’s proximity & closeness shaking hands, kissing once or twice, (don’t stand so/don’t stand so close to me) the embrace, the popping in, the cup of tea, the walk together, y’alright mate, saying cheers, give me five, would you like a top-up, anytime, here for you. And they thought we could raise fences