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.

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.

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.