These poems have been composed during the early weeks of the Corona Pandemic. During times of physical distancing mental, spiritual and heartfelt closeness are all the more important.<br/><br/>May these humble poems provide closeness in times of isolation. May they provide solace at a time when the existence of millions of human beings are on the line.<br/><br/>Gabrielle von Bernstorff-Nahat is a writer, artist and architect. She has lived in the United States, in the Middle East, India and Germany. She currently lives in Switzerland.