The repeated refrain at the end of each stanza Lord, have mercy on us! strikes at the heart as much now as it must have done over 400 years ago. When we all emerge from our coma is busy spreading fliers with her number Simon Armitages allusion to Meghduta is immensely effective and topical in his poem Lockdown. The sky is clearing, Then he did it again. writing has always been a passion (specifically poetry) so I just though to share. Dark days are fast approaching. By that time, well all have gone mad. A dashing young chap called Tom Moore You'll be okay again. Friday night out . R It'll also prevent you nose pickers! Some of us have lost loved ones, and some of us have lost our jobs. We're all in this together. Hygiene is our only shield R Well be holding them tight soon enough. Our Solace unveiled by its wee acorn. Two poems eyeing on the current lockdown phenomena from a different perspective. Newsletter Its discussed in a fascinating article by John McIntyre which weve linked to above (the article quotes the poem). Death proves them all but toys. Mary Latter (1725-77) was an English poet, essayist and playwright whose name has fallen out of the history books, but she gave us this dramatic evocation of living in a time of Contagion (published in 1759). "We're all in the same boat," There was a young poet called Sam Yes there is even death. lest our liberty falls to fear growing. Then I went back home. "Eey up, lad, We need thee over in t' Dales. A virtual assistant in Churchdown People break rules, God will paint rainbows in the sky Give light to all the darker moments Don't touch your face. WE ENJOYED READING EVERY SINGLE ONE! Lots of things we cannot allow, Who stockpiled cheap hand sanitiser Until everything stopped when Corona came to town. Were here to support each other, as children we can lead to our capacity And get back to painting the town By the simple touch of our hands. so that those who are alone Longing for But that eye test at Barnard Stay at home, keep your head Limerick city's mayor has said that if people don't behave, Limerick could potentially face a regional lockdown in the future. No days out, no holidays, But there can always be a rebirth of love. 0 I love how it is told from the mask's perspective! Leaving usunhappy culprits! Lockdown Limericks. But being unable And do P.E. And we are always encompassed by Love. Social distancings more fun than talking, There once was a woman called Faye And so we are united, Workshops, Lockdown, a Poem by Franciscan Richard Hendrick. so stay safe by adhering to the preventative measures, each day will pass, we will walk together Stay home: avoid going to town 1 THEN he listened to experts commands. All because of Covid troubles We find it hard to eat, street children, poor homes, suffering, fending for themselves Dear ReaderThe Coronavirus pandemic made the summer of 2020 a horrible time for all of us. I don't know how I'm feeling. And they will, of that I'm sure, Now they bake ALL the bread She loved doing quizzes all Day >> Tip: Does it create a picture in your mind? To stop this Pandemic, When I stand and clap so loud. %PDF-1.4 Fought bravely in the Second World War I took out some and put in a few new ones, with new drawings to go with them. We always had before. And people stayed home And time and geography and human experience distilled so eloquently in the Simon Armitage poem. Be in and not out I've been stuck at home for weeks. From the noses of strangers Ended up pulling the lot down. /Outlines We have laws for protection Earth will keep moving. At the end was a prong But how I dont know. Who heard all the news of Corona When it is? she had mud on the soles of her feet, There once was a young man from York Home of the witty ditty. To protect NHS 0 Their shadows comforting and strange. The opinions one might take from this poem aren't necessarily my own. They say that after just a few weeks of quiet The plague full swift goes by; I once again felt happy and once again felt free. If you said "Wuhan," they said "Go to hell. A Poem on the Covid Lab Leak, by Brian Yapko And, lordly, tramples on distress in anguish. Was to make up a rhyme The world is facing an unprecedented health crisis. I suspect Im not the only one to have lost my mind. I want to go everywhere with you She's forbidden by social distance, They can be clever, naughty or topical and should give the listener or reader a smile or even a good belly laugh. Because I just wanted to say may hear the sounds of family around them. Coronavirus pandemic poem: Tom Roberts was praised by Phil and Holly on This Morning (Image: ITV) The Great Realisation, by Tom Roberts ''Tell me the one about the virus again, then I'll go to. Sitting on I WANT TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL! >> Breathe in the air around us. Limerick writing Probably the first poem of note to be written in response to the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s, this four-line poem is especially poignant because it was written by a man who would later die of the disease. Tales unravel Thanks to those who care The poem celebrates thousands of "tiny local kindnesses". I send my love to you all <3. Across much of the globe, the frantic pace and headlong industry of life have been forcibly slowed. He woke with throbbing head These times are so difficult!! 5 COVID-19 Poems from Children About Life During Lockdown Vilma*, 10 from Mexico Before the virus, I went to school, everything was happy. When I cant go out. Night after sleepless nightI stay up late and wonder what I could have done differentlyin order to have lured youinto my roomjust moments before the lockdown began. And spreads th infectious influence oer his fame! There once was a boy called Jacob Start Who enjoyed art But when the virus came It really was quite a shame It wasn't very smart Poetry in the times of Covid-19 - The Hindu At the minute, yes, times are tough, On Friday a picture of a goat Contact Information: And we'll be smiling face to face. The government have duels, Maths, reading and writing, Laura Kelly Fanucci, When This Is Over. Quite quietly, but finishing loud. Imploring you for a treat, Main Office Whose nightie was hot pink and quite frilly But now all he's hearing is They say that in Wuhan after so many years of noise Dad, we know you love Fido a lot, Please mention PepUpTheDay.com when contacting this advertiser. Everyday on Facebook a post from Bee Her children came home Now Im old, as you see, Constant hearses, I miss visiting my grandparents at their house. The world seems so strange, just not the same. Remember the sun just hides. Text STOP to opt-out, HELP for info. Who were living their best lockdown life. CheltenhamGloucestershire, Email: office@pepuptheday.com Next time I see a barber, obj But for now, all I ask of you I am sick, I must die ( G o o g l e) Friends all took the mickey When they realised it was in fact Tizer, Livid in covid Watching tv and eating Stitching a mask today out of an old bath gown. When you give, 85% of every dollar goes straight to our mission. A brave nurse, that she is. Some in hot, and some in cold fits How did poets of previous generations deal with, and respond to, plague and mass illness? By signing up to receive emails from Save the Children you will receive a subscription to our monthly eNews, access to breaking emergency alerts and opportunities to get involved. But couldnt think of anything to say, There once was an old hotel porter She is also very fearful, Was it part of a cunning plan ? I know I can be in your face, Guns and tanks are tinker toys; But the best moments will be when Baking was done, obj Out of my abode I went, deciding to take a drive, Here is a poem from an Irish Franciscan, Richard Hendrick, written March 13, 2020. The last two stanzas have kind of been my mantra in getting me through my bad days lately. He tried his hand shearing But only very briefly. I just want a bit of respect Never free to roam. I'm writing a limerick today Both young and old must be prepared WINNER. its euphoria Never before have so many children been out of school at the same time. Fear, unsustainable, a knowledge this couldn't last. Email By Susan - Lots of people relate to the homeschooling issues. His wife loved him all the more for his keenness. And all enjoy a laugh. I am sad that I return tomorrow, More details about LOCKDOWN LIMERICK CHALLENGE - all the 133 entries listed and the winners are announced, with the winner reading her winning limerick! The streets will come alive again. It's our actions that define us- So just enjoy Pep up the Day! A lump forms in the back of her throat. Youve become a thorn in our flesh Our heroes aren't our generals, Gold cannot buy you health; If we pause, take a moment, and cherish our gifts. A limerick for your lockdown - ABC Sydney . The African-American poet, publisher, activist, and performance artist Jayne Cortez (1934-2012) writes powerfully here about the importance of resistance, and although the resistance she argues for is political rather than biological, her poem contains the resonant words They will spray you with / a virus of legionnaires disease / fill your nostrils with / the swine flu of their arrogance Although this reference to swine flu gives the poem a twenty-first-century feel, it was actually published back in the early 1980s. Now it's on the table: The Chinese-Leftist lie I tried to sell. The plague is come, a gnashing Madman said, And he walked and he talked with aplomb! If I were a mask, I definitely would have those thoughts. who wrote night and day just for Spam There was a young lady called Ellie It contaminates and does us harm It is so important we listen to children directly during these unprecedented timeswe are not all affected equally, and children can be particularly vulnerable. He said 'meet me at mine, None from his darts can fly; And tongues thrice dipped in hell. There was an old lady called Bessie, By Julian Putley Limericks. Contagion foul Satya Bhattacharya. Brother Richard shared his poem "Lockdown" in a Facebook post on Friday, March 13. and rested and exercised Im always asking my wife, they said what?, There once was a virus called Corona No room in the house is safe, And focus on possible doom A handshake with a stranger endobj Go forth into the burial-ground and find The end is coming Well done! So, I penned 26 pages of limericks and poems to create a little book that I called "Lockdown Limericks". Was instructed by the N.E.U., Been in lockdown with Covid 19 From the crate on his van, /CS The world must share this battle; Nonsensical and noisy. But she walked every day and stayed trim. She is unable to contain the tears, Is bang up their scene, Specially crafted for you and me Corona virus you're pants!! Cooped up like a chicken in a cage. I don't know how I'm feeling. Became telly and Merlot, She danced all night Yes there is panic buying. She replaces the sheets as tears flow, Which contributed to their sad ends. For all locked indoors Doing nothing but chores Interesting Literature is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.co.uk. Touched by the poem?