Today’s poem

Every day I watch the news To check up on the virus, But now I fear I rarely hear Some words that would inspire us. Our country’s now in lockdown, Including shops and schools, So every day We must obey The various regs and rules. Because I’m in my 80s I’ve been told I shouldn’t roam, They say it’s best I take a rest And stay inside my home. But when I must go shopping I feel safe in empty stores, I simply must Arrive there just Before they close the doors. As for socialising Which a lockdown always ends I use my phone As I’m alone To FaceTime all my friends. I do feel for the people Who are striving to survive It’s tragic how The lockdown now Has totally changed their lives. I’m just a golden oldie, Who prays it won’t be long, Before the day When we can say The Covid threat has gone. The answer’s in the vaccine As we have so much to gain, And the time will come When everyone Can live their lives again.

Norman Wanstall, Burford, Worcs.