Poetry Journal

Are you keeping busy?  I am filling my days but I must admit I am getting a little lethargic and feel bored at times.  It seems to be the same old, same old each day.  All the talk of easing lockdown has unsettled us both a little as nothing has changed for Gerard and I.  We are still shielding so are not able to get out and about.  Our walk is around the garden and land beyond, it would be nice to have a change of scene but we are thankful and try to remain as positive as we can.  We are blessed that we have our shopping and prescriptions delivered and have good neighbours.  Still not reading as much as I would like although I am browsing craft books and patterns.  What a joy these treasured books are.  I am also still writing poetry and keeping them in a journal, which records the journey through these days of  the Covid19 pandemic.  I am hoping that some of the poems are enjoyed as I share them on the Church website.

Here's one that I wrote about new life:

Mothers pain and mewling cries,
Freshly opened brand new eyes.
You arrive in God's good grace,
Your squishy fingers, tiny face.
Bringing sunshine like a summer's morn:
What a time to be born!

I thought about all those born and the joy they bring, but also the heartache of not been able to visit the new addition to the family.

This one talks about shielding and the isolation.

Today my legs are aching

Longing for a walk,

To wander past neighbours houses,

To stop, to smile, to talk.

Today my legs are restless

and my busy mind is bored.

Bur even when I am sitting still

I'm walking with the Lord.

This poem was written when the wearing of masks was announced and a reference to the Thursday evening applaud for key workers.

Silencing lips, covering mouths,

Clapping hands, touching hearts.

Hidden smiles, neighbourly waves,

Kind words sustaining us for days,

Raising voices, silent prayer,

Taking comfort, HE'S still there.

This one was written as we were awaiting the announcement from the First Minister about easing lockdown.

Waiting for the news,

Presenters sharing views/

Safe but also free...

How will all this effect me?

Could the day be today,

We go to Church and pray,

We can smile at our friends.

The unfamiliarity ends...

Will anticipation lead to celebration?

Are you keeping a record of events around this pandemic or do you just want to forget all about it?  I want to forget all about it but as it is such a big part of our lives and will have many effects on our future I thought it prudent to record parts of it.  I am thinking that I may put it to one side along with a few other items as a time capsule.  I am hoping that I will be able to look back on this and have some treasured memories of a very strange event in our lives.  

Take care and stay safe.

See you soon.