Those half baked dreams
the endless regimes
the papering over cracks
exercising relentlessly then
not being able to relax.
Those pleasantries with neighbours
perilously close to truth
the preparations for DIY
the incipient leaking roof.
These and other gallantries
while others roll over and die
it all seems vaguely threatening
like a smut in the unguarded eye.
Really perceptive! It's as if we were living double lives, trying to live as usual as far as possible within restrictions, but with an unsaid fear present in us all. One hardly dare ask 'how are you all'? , when phoning.
jennifer
Thanks Graham. I suppose I wrote this in exasperation which most of us feel most of the time. It is well recorded and that reinforces the message - are we in a spiral ? Speed bonnie vaccine ....
Yes Tony I know what you mean - it's all a bit like a soft version of big brother (not the reality show). I do get attracted to rhyming on certain topics, I think it can emphasis points of dark humour. In a sense it is demanding and shouldn't be forced. It can be addictive, but there's the rub.
Thanks for liking this Tom, Kevin, Stephen and Aviva.
Really like this, Ray. I can’t stand those newspaper columns urging us during lockdown to read more, exercise more, drink less, take up a new hobby - the list is endless. Is it my imagination or are you using rhyme more these days? Tony
We both too have re-evaluated many of the things that seemed important once and can no longer be enjoyed. Quite a few things we are ambivalent about. We have done no shopping (other than for food) since March 2020 without missing a thing.
However, the insidious protection of personal space does leave us both feeling, 'will we ever go back to shaking a hand, slapping a back, giving a hug' to anyone outside of our closest family. I sincerely hope so.
Thought provoking in its brevity as always Ray. Stay safe!
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raypool
Tue 9th Feb 2021 17:07
Thanks Jennifer. You describe it well !