Remembering
How did it happen
That it came upon us?
Were we asleep
Before all this fuss?
Everything cancelled,
Diaries blacked-out,
Concerts and meetings
Holidays – there’s now’t.
Families together
E’en the Palace is banned,
Old films on the telly
The weather is grand.
Each day we go walking
Or rather I do,
For L has a scooter
So I run along too.
Everyone’s thoughtful
Need anything? Alright?
Kindness and friendship
New people smile bright.
They’re usually working
Or don’t venture out.
We stand in a circle
No need to shout.
But will we remember
When all this is past
Goodwill, laughs and helping
When again we move fast.
We may just recall it
And think back and smile,
That when we were locked down
We were kinder awhile.
Melissa