Lockdown Lowdown
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My own take on lockdown and the changes I hope we make
Lockdown
Some of us have got to shield
as ill health takes a hold.
Some of us are left tear filled
as they say we’re too damn old.
The rest must social distance
but some think they can be bold
They offer up resistance
and won’t do what they are told.
We are all in this together
as we watch as things unfold
We must work with one another
to keep this disease controlled.
It’s my mother’s 90th birthday
but no kisses like before
I must now ring the doorbell
and leave her present at the door.
She tells me stories of the blitz
and the sights that she has seen
How she used to jump with fright
when she heard that loud siren.
But daily life was normal
no such thing as quarantine
It never took away her freedom
like this covid-19.
You keep in touch with video call
as you’re not allowed to meet
You give your friends emoji hugs
as a virtual way to greet.
Social media is the new escape
With the lockdown videos
they help to keep us all amused
with their fun scenarios.
This new norm has its good points
with the change in attitude
watching people help each other
and their show of gratitude.
I hope when this is over
it’s a new world we embrace
A world with more caring
and compassion commonplace.
Comments
Charlie Halliday (author) from Scotland on June 05, 2020:
I think it has made a lot of us reflect on things Brenda.
BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on June 05, 2020:
I hope so too.
This lockdown has really shown the light on a lot of things for me.
Like just who really takes the time to stay in touch.
Take care.
Charlie Halliday (author) from Scotland on May 06, 2020:
Thanks John. Hopefully you are right and the world becomes a better place
Charlie Halliday (author) from Scotland on May 06, 2020:
you are right Lorna it will make us more appreciative of the things we took for granted
Charlie Halliday (author) from Scotland on May 06, 2020:
Thanks Ann. Community spirit has definitely got better
John Hansen from Gondwana Land on May 06, 2020:
Wonderful poetry Charlie, highlighting the present situation perfectly. I am confident we will emerge as better people.
Lorna Lamon on May 06, 2020:
Great poem Charlie which describes everything we are going through at this moment. This virus will change how we view the world and your last verse gives me hope.
Ann Carr from SW England on May 06, 2020:
You've summed the situation up so well here. It's brought out so many good things but highlighted the fact that we should now heed our previous affects on nature and that we should think of our neighbours more.
Ann
