A Lockdown Poem

Whilst the anxious worrier cries and panics
The small whisper of optimism speaks up
Take it one day at a time
Treat yourself like a friend
Set a new rhythm of life,
for this is temporary.


Grow
Learn
Rest
Weave your days with intentionality
Becoming aware of what is worth your energy
And what will drain you


Dust off the book you said you’d read when you have more time
Create a zen space
immerse yourself in the story
walk with the characters
Feel their joy, feel their pain
shut out the world.


Bend and stretch
Skip and jump
Run and walk
Breathe in the air
Thank the body that is your house, your home
Meditate and pray


Create community in new ways
‘Knocking on the doors’ of those you love
Check in
Take care
Listen and be there
Effort is a reflection of interest


Take heart
For when we are released
When surrealism is no longer our reality
perhaps we will all be more peaceful
Kinder
Filled with gratitude for the things we lost


How blessed and beautiful will your first hug be
Returning to the arms of the Comforters
Gatherings will be full of joy and laughter
Even the tedious meetings will be light-giving
Together we will be again
But until then…