A GOLDEN OLDIE

20,January,2021 by

A GOLDEN OLDIE

Every day I watch the

news

To check up on the

virus,

But now I fear

I rarely hear

Some words that would

inspire us.

Our country's now in

lockdown,

Including shops and

schools,

So every day

We must obey

The various regs and

rules.

Because I'm in my 80s

I've been told I mustn't

roam,

They say it's best

I take a rest

And stay inside my home.

But when I must go shopping

I feel safe in empty stores,

I simply must

Arrive there just

Before they close the

doors.

As for socialising

Which a lockdown always

ends

I use my phone

As I'm alone

To FaceTime all my friends.

I do feel for the people

Who are striving to

survive

It's tragic how

The lockdown now

Has totally changed their

lives.

I'm just a golden oldie,

Who prays it won't be

long,

Before the day

When we can say

The Covid threat has

gone.

The answer's in the

alleged' vaccine

As we have so much

to gain,

And the time will come

When everyone

Can live their lives

again.

BY

DARRYL ASHTON