2024 NATIONAL MEDAL
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Longing to See You Smile

Author: 
Michael Trzaska
Wednesday, May 6, 2020

I’m finding myself unsure how I feel about you when we make eye contact as we shop, or when I’m looking at you through the pick-up window. I’m shouting at the gas station attendant who keeps her distance, “Filler-up, Cash”. Doesn’t she trust me?

Waiting in anticipation for the day when we don’t need to wear our masks. When you see me, smile. Even with your mask on I can see it!