Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

The Effects of Covid-19

These past few months have brought change
during the covid-19 outbreak all over
some of these changes been good others bad
personally, it's been like a new pullover

Like any new garment, it smells so fresh
so this lockdown situation is so new
no need to rush about, having time to ponder
doing what you want to do even to chew

Being retired now for some years past
been doing my own thing has been neat
movement has been curtailed to get about
that's been a disadvantage not able to meet

Some plus marks I've really enjoyed
reading books and writing more by far
also, listen to my favourite music too
made this time quality far above par

Less cars road-bound means less pollution
noise reduction has meant all is quiet
but what was normal isn't anymore
will it be again? have we reached our share?

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Jennifer Proxenos June 7, 2020 at 2:01 AM What I think, is that although every one is talking about life after Covid - 19 I personally believe that mostly (not all) human beings like to forget bad times and want to remember the good, so probably there will be like a 50/50 percent situation wherein 50% of the world will downsize and be aware of expenses and buying more material things they don't need, but the other 50 % will go out and party. Best wishes and hugs, Jennifer. Gordon Mcconnell June 7, 2020 at 2:38 AM Hi Jenny, Interesting thoughts and you may be right, we'll just have to wait and see. How's life these days with you? THings good here, I had my latest PSA test last week and though up slightly to 0.4 it's still safe and all is well. BLessings, Gordon

Jhinuk Mukherjee June 3, 2020 at 3:29 PM I liked your take on the pandemic outbreak and it is relatable even here in India. And thank you for encouraging me about my poem too. Take care and stay safe. Love Jhinuk. Gordon Mcconnell June 3, 2020 at 3:42 PM Thanks Jhinuk, Glad you liked it and pleased you were encouraged for its good to encourage each other. Stay safe and secure, Love and blessings, Gordon

Sam Kauffman May 31, 2020 at 7:14 PM Good questions, Gordon! Thank you for sharing. Gordon Mcconnell June 1, 2020 at 3:45 AM Thanks Sam, glad you liked it, hope all's well with you. Blessings always,Gordon

Jan Allison May 31, 2020 at 3:09 AM This is the new normal for now with big brother controlling over every move - quite scary to be told what you can and can't do BUT we have found such positives in lockdown, not seeing friends and family is hard but having son home is a blessing, we are just enjoying doing things around the house and garden. I'll do another coat on the shed today and get on with weeding the border:-) My strawberries have never been so nurtured will have a bumper crop in a couple of weeks, stay well:-) hugs jan xx Gordon Mcconnell May 31, 2020 at 6:18 AM Hi Jan, it does all get a bit getting used to all this lockdown but it is generally for our good and for our health's sake. We have enjoyed sitting in the garden, though most of it is stabbed with some flower beds Christine liked to do them as I'm not a garden person. Take care and well, Blessings,Gordon

Regina Mcintosh May 30, 2020 at 9:59 PM Hope it's all over for sure... Prayers and blessings too... Love to you, Gina Gordon Mcconnell May 31, 2020 at 2:32 AM Hi Gina, I don't think it'll be over for a while, prayers and blessings to you too. Gordon