Walking out among the trees
This Covid’s bringing me to my knees
Trying to keep my fear from show
Knitting poppies on the go
Eating scones with strawberry jam
Reading books to keep me calm
Relaxing in my cosy chair
Finding solace in a prayer
Looking up at dreamy clouds
Staying out of busy crowds
Doing Tik Tok with the kids
Banging pots with saucepan lids
Eating everything in sight
Turning daytime into night
Watching a butterfly spread it’s wings
Looking at nature and simple things
Stripping my soul till it’s bare
Telling myself that people do care
Tending the garden and flowers I’ve planted
Realise how much I’ve taken for granted
Trying hard to just hang on
Listening to all my favourite songs
Writing poems and stories too
Hoping they will comfort you
Living each day with Covid 19
Wondering if this is just a bad dream
by Maureen Spratt