Southend U3A

Writing for Fun

May 2020

Lockdown/In Future Months - Diane Silverston

LOCKDOWN

Life at present is so strange,
Ordinary routines no longer exist.
Captives in our own homes,
Keeping friends and relatives at bay.
Drawing on our hidden strengths,
Opportunities made fort different skills.
Waiting for this virus to diminish,
Neighbours now considered friends.

IN FUTURE MONTHS

In future months what will we consider normal?
Will our methods become more relaxed, less formal?
Will we start to realise
Things will be seen with different eyes?
Will this kindness and consideration
Remain intact within our nation?
Will we appreciate the sacrifices made,
And the part those Key workers played?
In future months will WE be able to say
That we did our best, every day?