An Ode to Toast

Toast, you are so brown, crunchy and delicious.

When I bite into you, you are scrumptious.

When the jam rides over your tanned body,

I wish I could share it with everybody.

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You are so versatile, and you compliment beans, cheese and many other delights.

Oh boy, what a sight.

Temptation

There's a chocolate egg looking at me,

it's asking me to set it free.

But I'm not sure what to do,

because eating it will make me feel blue.

It's still looking at me and now it's twinkling it's silver foil at me.

It's not going to let me go free.

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I can almost smell it now and the saliva around my lips is running.

But I'm not going to give in, boy that egg is cunning.

Now, I think it's actually moved a few centimetres towards me,

I think I should flee.

I'm trying not to give in, hang on, I'll be back in a sec,

this is going to be high tec.

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That's better, I've taken it out of its packet and hid it away.

Despite it really wanting to stay.

However, it didn't go into the cupboard without a fight, for as a last resort it wafted its smell at me.

To get over my ordeal, I'm off now to make a cup of rosy lee.

LOCKDOWN

Three weeks into the lockdown and how am I feeling?

I'll admit, in the beginning, my senses were reeling.

I couldn't believe what was happening at first and I made sure I kept myself busy,

because everything was making me dizzy.

I was determined to make my day fulfilling.

 I knew the experience would not be thrilling.

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Although I have to admit, I had a heavy head for three weeks before that.

It was something that I had to work at.

Then, I couldn't sleep and was constantly looking at the news.

Which really gave me the blues.

 I also slept in late,

and I was unaware of the date.

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I was shopping for three families and I was doing it once a week.

A break I wanted to seek.

I was scared to go out more than that.

I was eating food and getting fat.

Then, I decided to do my shopping one day, and their's the next.

It worked, and I started to feel less stressed.

Then my washing machine broke, and I had to rely on my dad to do my washing,

Which was kind of crushing.

But it worked out well, because he was self isolating and wanted something to do.

Thank you.

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How do I feel now I hear you say,

well, I'm alright today.

I've stopped stuffing my face and feeling down,

I know I can't go to town.

I no longer feel as though I should be busy all the time.

 I know that it's going to be a long climb.

I think the word I am looking for, is acceptance,

of this thing called social distance.

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If I am not busy, I do not fret or worry,

I do things slower, and I do not scurry.

Although this war against the virus is still in my head,

I've lost that feeling of dread.

I now find joy in nature, friends and family,

everything that is special to me.

But mostly, I feel humble and have great respect for the heroes who are caring of us,

because despite the dangers, they do their work with little or no fuss.

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I have a sense that we are in this together, when I watch people singing and dancing online.

Even though I know, that things may not turn out fine.

I have no right to feel down or depressed, when  key workers are giving their lives for us.

Everything else is superfluous. 

How do I feel now?

HUMBLE

A  BIG  THANK  YOU  TO  ALL  OUR   KEY   WORKERS  

Lockdown

I'm wondering if others feel like me -

wondering if we'll ever be free.

Mostly, I try to be brave, 

but I admit, I don't want to go to an early grave.

I want my loved ones to live and have a full life,

I don't want them to have to go through this strife.

I'm trying my hardest not to let this thing get to me, 

but I'll admit, 

sometimes it overwhelms me.

Some days, I feel like crying because it all seems surreal.

It's just so bloody unreal.

When it's time to go to the supermarket, I get anxious and scared.

I was just not prepared.

I go through my days now, trying to remain calm,

I'll have to put on some lemon balm.

I admit it, my mind is screaming,

and I wish I was dreaming.

Instead, we're living in a nightmare,

which cannot be fair.

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Thank god for my writing and colouring and my nearest and dearest, who will remain true.

Be careful out there, I wish only the best for you.