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Once again the rules will change
on Monday of this week,
Shops termed “non-essential” will
let us have a peek,
Their doors will all be open and covid
rules observed,
But people might be wary and feel
a bit reserved.
Dare they go inside with their face
mask firmly fixed?
This is a big decision, and views on this
are mixed.
But coved jabs have now been given
to half the population,
So perhaps we ought to support our
shops and ban all reservation.
With road map number two in place,
dining out’s allowed,
But only in the open air with friends
(though not a crowd)
“Rule of Six” is still in place, and our
details will be taken,
So if we pick the virus up, “Test and
Trace” will be awakened.
Outdoor sports can also start, and
barbers resume their clipping,
The thought of all this freedom is
positively gripping!
For far too long we’ve all been stuck in
total isolation,
So going for a haircut becomes an
exciting consolation.
But these new freedoms might increase
the virus escalation,
So washing hands and wearing masks will still need full attention, It means we must be cautious, if road
map three can come,
So stick with social distancing as a
general rule of thumb.
Meanwhile our Prime minister is
thinking “covid passport”,
Some in parliament approve this plan,
while others feel it’s fraught.
They think it is discriminatory, but this
must be expected;
I bet they have some Club cards, so
their entrance is not rejected.
A passport seems the obvious way as
proof of vaccination,
Then everyone can feel relaxed in
various locations.
So Boris, get your skates on and come
to a decision,
Issue a ruling from the top, and end all
this division.
Having reached road map stage two, we
want to get to three
So that sociability can be widened, once
you’ve issued a decree.
For next on the map is travel, and we’d
love to leave these shores,
But some countries are badly affected;
let’s holiday on our moors.