We have some problems here  when people want to stay

They come in boats and planes and we  send them on their way

But Covid19 crept inside, and never showed its’ face

as it’s insidiously affected the whole human race

So we are now in lockdown, our economy has ceased

we cough into our elbows and wash off the disease

we stay home and lock our doors, communicate on Zoom

work from home, and keep busy to avoid impending doom

we sing on our balconies and clap in streets at night

we share our lives on facebook to keep our hope alight

we invent new ways of being and we share our lives online

and sometimes we relax and have some whisky or some wine

We now have the opportunity to spend time in reflection

to think about our lives in happy circumspection

to re-evaluate life’s goals and prioritise them too

so that when this is all over we will know just what to do

for me I want a BBQ with my family and friends

with whisky and laughter long after day ends

Covid19 crept in and affected everybody here

so far 2020 has not been a scintillating year!