Small World
In our world, it is miniscule
It has packed a worldly punch
It also can be very cruel
Will last years, just a hunch
COVID does not discriminate
Colour, religion, language does not matter
Its only purpose is to self-create
Let’s learn from this world in tatters
Elderly need more attention
Medical professionals are heroes, all day
Many others deserve a mention
Hope our governments do more than just, say “
Cheers for those on the front line
To politicians that lead with good governance
It helped us all, while in this bind
Lessons learned should not just be utterance
Soap, water, 20 seconds, make a lather
Stay home, it is a safety matter
Always 2 metres if we must gather
Wear a mask, because it matters
Since COVID has created more of a mess
Anything at all, is the request
To remember those, with even less
Be kind and friendly, it makes us our best
Since we can no longer roam
Rick Marsh 2020
New Normal
The days merge to one another
New routines come together
Is it already May or other?
Cannot tell by the weather
At home, more cooking and baking
Fixing things that have been breaking
No more lunches with friends
Many pictures with a zoom lens
Since we can no longer roam
Haircut for him at home
For her, a change in colour dye
Fancy or funny you decide
Visits from the driveway
Zoom meetings in our midst
Bridge those friendships for another day
Spend some time and reminisce
Soap, water, 20 seconds, make a lather
Stay home, it is a safety matter
Always 2 metres if we must gather
Wear a mask, because it matters
Store entering is now not a must
Things delivered are a big plus
Online ordering is a slam dunk
And groceries dropped in the trunk
Travel plans on hold
Maybe for a year we are told
Afternoon trips to see the countryside
Let’s see life on the sunny side
Rick Marsh 2020