Another day trapped inside,
This year feels like a century,
Death visits as we try to hide,
Living in our penitentiary.
Read More »Children Playing Pretend.
Hogmanay 2020
It’s so quiet for this time of year,
No first-footings from our families,
For those lost millions we shed a tear,
We question our own humanity.
Read More »Twinkle and Sprinkles.
The lights twinkle,
It’s all too overwhelming,
Everything is glitter and sprinkles,
The ice is melting.
Read More »The Wee Beastie!
It’s been seven long months with the wee beastie inside of me,
Worrying about the population of the minx,
My lungs still not up to capacity,
Breathing problems resemble the Sphinx.
Read More »It Will Turn!
Will it actually happen?
Half the glass ceiling will be smashing,
The donkey stands clapping,
Social distanced lights will be flashing.
Read More »Head West then North.
Is it weird that I haven’t cried,
Since the day you died?
I had to be the one who was strong,
For other people to hold on.
Read More »Your Special Day
Today you would have been three.
Oh, the things you would see,
A party in the sunshine with our clan,
Finally able to hug your Gran.
Read More »When My Life Became Blue.
Take care of your sister,
You were just sad she wasn’t a mister,
Treating her like a boy,
Calling her names and sapping her joy.
Read More »Life’s Great Song.
I listen as you enjoy your time,
Cackling as you drink your wine,
The gossip flowing from your lips,
Is enough to sink the heartiest of ships.
Pneumonia
Some weeks ago I was sent to the hospital due to my body not recovering from COVID-19 after twelve weeks of symptoms.
Being in the COVID ward was hard enough, surrounded by people who were struggling to take a breath.
After many tests, the doctor was able to tell me that COVID had given me pneumonia, with no underlying conditions.
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