Category: Poems

Leave in lockdown. Should I leave the house today? Asks Kellie, or should I just stay – It’s cold outside, the streets are wet, Who can resist the tv set First the presser, then...

You should learn to play an instrument Good for the brain they said Better do something productive Not just loll around in bed   The ukulele caught my eye I saw players sing and...

You have to see the moon tonight It’s a special size and colour They said it’s called a pink moon Not for the singer but a flower It’s best seen late at night Around...

Little droplets everywhere Spreading chaos in the air Turned our whole world upside down Changed our city into a ghost town Little droplets floating round Seem so innocent but we’ve found They can spread...

The Easter Bunny’s allowed to come I saw it on the news He’s an essential service That’s the politicians’ views Gladys said it was OK To come across the border Though she called MP...

We’re being urged to exercise Keep fit in isolation I’m not sure what I should do I need some motivation There’s tai chi, yoga, qi gong too And pilates for our core If you...

Staying in the kitchen Cooking up a storm Posting pics on Facebook Has begun to be the norm My freezer’s full; my stomach’s full I’ve even tackled bread This constant cooking better stop Think...

I should have been in Dublin But sadly I am not Traveling and exploring That’s not to be my lot Instead I’m still in Melbourne Gazing over at the park How long must I stay...