SOCIAL DISTANCING

1/6/2021

By Gimbiya Galadima

tough times call for tougher measures: in this case,
the pandemic has decided that social distancing is compulsory
so, friends, neighbours, colleagues, and enemies: remember to practice social distancing
when you see me in Benin, and my Instagram posts read Dubai, practice social distancing
when you see me at a restaurant devouring a plate of fresh nkwobi, please avoid me
if your eyes catch me counting cash aggressively at an ATM, remember that it is a pandemic
when you suddenly remember that you need assistance beyond prayers and hugs, practice social distancing
I apologise for the distance that is between us, but I am not sorry
it’s a pandemic - my ultimate excuse not to be stressed. So, do not stress me.

7 Comments

Chinedu Otobo

4/6/2021 05:36:36 pm

This made my ribs crack. Social distancing talks not only thr present precaution the world is left to take as a result of the effect of Covid 19 but it also potrays the silent but humorous cry of the typical African where one is burdened with much pressures that come from family and friends around.Nice one Gimbiya Galadima.

GBAAONDO MICHAEL KUNDUSHIMA

11/6/2021 05:05:45 pm

If this was technically arranged, it would be a crazy limerick! hahaha

Damilola

12/6/2021 01:11:57 pm

So interesting. The write-up is full of humour. Guess you should thank the pandemic for helping you get the stress-free life you so much wanted.
But if I were wearing a facemask, I'd still able to come close a bit to ask if I can also get a plate of nkwobi. Not to worry, I will be at the next table to devour mine. At a right distance!!😁😀

Sunday Akinrelere

12/6/2021 04:41:37 pm

A proof that you're a medical doctor in training. Thank you for reminding us to practice social distancing through poem.

However, the write-up would have been more catchy if it was well arranged with the right punctuations.

But sincerely, you're doing well.

Temilade Fafure

14/6/2021 05:29:08 pm

" When you see me in Benin, and my Instagram post read Dubai, practice social distancing".

In other words, social distancing in this write up implies "mind your business".😅

Adetunji Fatai Abiodun

16/6/2021 06:55:08 am

What a wonderful message

Chioma

25/6/2021 11:35:24 am

Infusing humor into matters that cause us heaviness. The pandemic came with so much weight, heaviness and fear. This is the writer's way of making us feel light; of making us smile amidst our furrowed brows and sulking.

The writer wrote this from a perspective of humor. Telling is the Social Distance story from an amusing angle. Telling us the Stay-Safe rule in ways it doesn't leave us sad or depressed but light and happy from all that laughter.

I certainly loved this one!

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