What did you do in 2020

By Silversurfer9 May 7, 2020

As we celebrate V.E. Day, I remember asking my dad what he did in the war. This coronavirus can be likened to an invisible and silent war. I imagined tomorrows children asking what we did and came up with this

What did you do in 2020

What did I do in 2020, I really must confess
I watched a world disaster, we all were in a mess
…..and I washed my hands

What did I do in 2020, well I just stayed indoors
Spent lots of time on internet, and also did some chores
…….and I washed my hands

What did I do in 2020, I let my hair grow free
As we were in lockdown, no hairdresser for me
……and I washed my hands

What did I do in 2020, I disinfected letter box
Made quite sure I stood well back , if anybody knocks
……and I washed my hands

What did I do in 2020
I clapped each Thursday night,
To show my thanks to everyone, who helped us win the fight
………..and I washed my hands

What did I do in 2020, in respect I bowed my head
For we didn’t have proper funerals, to pay homage to our dead
…….and I washed my hands

What did I do in 2020, I disregarded all my plans
Just prayed friends and family safe
……….and yes …..I washed my hands

Glenys Halliday

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Silversurfer9

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I have always written poetry but when my husband died suddenly I used it as a kind of therapy. I don’t usually share these unless I feel they will help someone in distress. The ones I share are mostly humorous intended to bring a smile in what I feel can be a very lonely world... I have written four booklets and now a Corona chronicles which is just twelve poems writ while I am in jail...oh sorry I meant lockdown. Am on my way for a second booklet.. Trying to make folk smile and take a minutes release from these difficult times helps me forget my sight problems..