Thank you to everyone who has submitted Lockdown poems. Hosted by Chloe Garner. These poems were written during Lockdown and the Coronavirus pandemic, at a time when it seemed the whole country, and in fact the whole world was going through the same crisis. I am aware, as many people are, that for people and places in the world, the challenges are huge and sometimes extremely harrowing, compared to my own.
Nonetheless, in reading these poems, I find reflections on, and insight into, my own experiences. As well as differences. Other ways of thinking about, or seeing, what is happening in this present time. I have found these poems extremely resonant, and I hope you will too.
Some sail on ocean liners In comfort, style, and ease Relaxing on their balconies β¦. For the next relentless fight. Some drift around upon their raftsβ¦. Could you throw them a life belt? Or a paddle or an oar? Perhaps you could help guide them A bit nearer to the shore. Recordings of these are included with the following contributions where we have them. Someone will be offended No matter what I do. And help wipe snotty noses Or do I see my lover? For candlelight and roses.
And have some nights of passion. And not think of myself. Am I a granny dutiful? On whom they can depend Am I a selfish lover?
Or a dedicated friend? Oh Boris! When I was at school we used Pencils and blackboard and jotters, Now things are virtual, But you can still catch a virus From coughing and snotters. Some of us are falling out With siblings, Dads, and Mothers Some of us are reaching out And looking after others.
