Ann Gilmour Poet Free verse

Where Folk Still Have a Smile Upon Their Face

What am I missing 
since lockdown began
way back in March 
I was happy and free
to come and to go 
   any where 
     any day
taken for granted
Oh dear ~ silly me…

Social isolating
has kept me inside
   a place to feel safe
      a place for to hide
 
But now going out 
    I look all about 
         in case someone else
may walk far too close

Then I remember 
not too long ago
  a smile
     a good morning
so lovely to hear
on a sweet sunny morn
   how I yearn 
      how I pray 
on this bright sunny day
for their welcome return

For I hope paranoia 
will never kick in
    it would be such a shame
       it would be such a sin
not to walk by the sea 
with her ebb and her flow
    a place I adore 
        I could ask for no more… 

She gives me such peace and tranquillity
She truly makes my soul soar
She takes me to another place

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                       where folk still have a smile upon their face
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Written 31st May 2020

Contest Strand no 780
Sponsor Brian Strand 
2nd Place

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Tom Cunningham May 31, 2020 at 6:00 PM Sadly the world we know has gone forever, I believe our government has mishandled it from the start, they should have closed everything down when they knew full well what was coming, but economy before lives. Hope you're keeping well Ann, you're lucky living by the sea. Have those baby seagulls flown the nest yet. Tom Ann Gilmour June 1, 2020 at 8:30 AM I think you are right about that Tom, things will never be quite the same again... Yes to be beside the sea is wonderful and I never ever want to leave! In fact whenever I 'go inland' I get withdrawal symptoms, haha... Baby seagulls ~ oh dear now that's another story and I will soupmail update. Take care my friend, with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Sam Kauffman May 31, 2020 at 5:35 PM A simple smile has such power - on our faces and on the face of the sea and the seashore. Like a smile the sea can comfort, heal and transport us into a better place or frame of mind. I like your metaphor of the sea for a smile. Perhaps we ought to be a riot of smiles like an avalanche of love! Take care dear friend. Ann Gilmour June 1, 2020 at 8:23 AM Thank you so much Sam for your wonderful comments; I love your 'riot of smiles', haha... good to hear from you as you are always so encouraging Sam, thank you my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell May 31, 2020 at 2:04 PM Hi Ann, a very well penned piece on your experience of Covid 19, all of it so very true. I've just penned one on similar subject, "The effects of Covid 19" check it out please, see what you think. Hope all is well with you, how do you feel about cutting back on the restrictions? I feel it's dangerous and maybe too quick. Take care, Blessings always ,Gordon Ann Gilmour June 1, 2020 at 8:18 AM Hi Gordon, I will take a look at your poem and I am sure it will be great. Yes, like you I am a little concerned and seem to have lost my confidence with regards to being out at busier times, but hopefully people will be sensible and maybe this is the light at the end of the tunnel... take good care Gordon. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison May 31, 2020 at 7:34 AM we are getting back to normality in many ways here Ann but its happening far too quickly for my liking. got to say on our daily walks we still smile and stop and chat to people we meet - socially distancing rules applying! Not visiting mum is the hardest thing but apart from that we are getting on with life - thank goodness the weather has been fine, have had some wonderful coastal walks. stay safe... the end is in sight my friend:-) hugs Jan xx Ann Gilmour June 1, 2020 at 8:11 AM yes Jan, the weather has been glorious and it makes such a difference to wake up to a stunning sunrise, as this is often when I venture out and walk along the promenade before too many others ~ so beautiful it sets me up for the day. I am glad you too are enjoying the coastal walks and I hope it will not be too long before you can visit Mum. Take care my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit May 31, 2020 at 6:45 AM Your poem my friend is indeed a voice of tranquility--emotions pour out and speak for you, Ann. Awesome ending in bliss of serenity! Ann Gilmour May 31, 2020 at 6:55 AM Bless you dear Vijay for your beautiful words, so pleased you enjoyed it my friend. Take care ~ with kindest thoughts Ann

Silent One May 31, 2020 at 5:40 AM A lot of people will relate to this... you expressed it very well... We are safe at home.. that is the most important thing.. Ann Gilmour May 31, 2020 at 6:39 AM Many thanks SO for your encouraging comments ~ I do hope you are well my friend ~ it is rather scary, but I am sure we will slowly get back to some normality, hopefully sooner rather than later... with kindest thoughts Ann xx