The InkwellLooking back, it seemed
out of nowhere
crazy ideas could be applied to
keep a little bug at bay
difficulty identifying friends and colleagues
outdoors or in – everybody was wearing masks
when it got really bad – kept in contact over zoom – but
nobody in authority seemed to follow their own advice
#Museums
The exhibits are rising
out on the floor – something is moving
movement of visitors feet going round the space
making a beeline for historic items and artwork
out on display – just waiting to be seen
reactions – muted behind a mask – but
out on the museum floor – they’re just happy to see the visitors again
when will be back to normal they ask – some couldn’t say – but now you need a ticket.
#schooldays #promptuarium
With the current lockdown
the kids are back in school
forget the bug that’s virulent
the doctors overruled
Schooldesks spaced out plenty
while lessons start anew
learning english maths and all
for tests that are a due
And playtime the kids are spaced out
in their own little spots and squares
its not much fun playing on your own
but at least you’re in the fresh air
But the signs of good things a coming
can be smelt coming down from the hall
the smell of custard with pudding
has made its way through the classroom wall
#Socs #Day
lights lift on a saturday morning
over in another spot,
creative sportsmen were getting ready for a game
keepers having no distraction as up in the stands there’s no
direction from the fans
of course, they’ll be back
when they say its safe to do do, but for
now, they’ll have to make do with the recorded highlights
#promptuarium #marauders
Silence broken at sunrise
with everyone indoors, they came in their thousands
as the humans slept in their beds
raiding every receptacle on their radar and
making a meal of any foodstuff they could find
#MLMM #Photochallenge
There were moments , she hated the winter weather
The rain, the snow and the biting hail
but while everyone was locked inside
held in by the invisible bug
she was grateful for messages
being sent across island waters
by the four winds north south east and west
Salford, 28th November 2020
I’m not feeling particularly festive at present.
Its Dark and cold outside, as the last of November’s nights draw in
and yes, that means, the run to the festive season has already started
Tomorrow – is “Advent Sunday”, and i’m guessing the advent calendars will be on the walls of every kid in the neighbourhood.
Of course, things are slightly different with a health lockdown in place.
They’ll be lighting the first of the Advent candles at church, but we’ll all be watching from the safety of our computer screens.
I just hope, we’ll either see little blister and the nephews in and around the lifting of lockdown, or we’ll have a “Spring Christmas” when it’s safe to do so.
Perhaps , its the lack of Tinsel and a Tree in the Front Room that’s causing my spot of melancholy…..
<HEX> HEY! – I WANNA SEE THE HOGFATHER!!!!
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(Seems my computer is getting in the Christmas spirit …..)
#acrostic #lockdown
Magpies are having a field day
as the neighbourhood still sleeps
nipping on and off the rooftiles while
cats on the ground they creep
household activity – minimum
everyone’s taken to bed, for
somebody said there’s a lockdown, so
they’ve decided to rest their heads
even the stadiums are empty – no fans to follow the score
reality needs them return now – so the teams can hear them roar
Salford 16th October 2020
I haven’t wrote much in regarding Covid – 19, but given the recent news on a proposed regionalised lockdown – here’s a mothra
A Mothra, from inky.
Well
Looking Around
Here we are
Another day of restrictions
Movements from here to there
Masked up in cause of health
while a bug we cannot actually see
attacks our friends and family for its enjoyment
irony calls – as the sun shines off the water
but there’s no chance for anyone to splash in it
simply sat on a near bench – for the briefest of moments
The many public buildings that are open – are trying their best
maximum of six – the magic number they say you can have
clear plastic screens in cafe’s , bars and museums around
even the pigeons seem to have stayed away
as the bug flies around with freedom
Distancing the order each week day
while locals await news around
bug – gone to ground
and scientists pray
bug – flies
away
Salford, 31st May 2020
#Pictureprompt #Polar #Igloo #Bears
(Image from Google)
(Tagline and Image Edit by Inky)
“Looks like we’re going shopping kids, there’s now’t in the fridge for tea!”
The Inkwell