clear sky
the last of the frozen snow
mud and slush
© Rachel Green January 2021
tension rises
as the lockdown increases
no walking
no talking
no leaving the house
except for food or medicine or work.
Family members are far away
too far to bubble;
besides, one of them is working
and thus a source of pathogens.
Bending the rules is worth the fine.
A hug now costs a thousand pounds
and the threat of speading the virus.
If only it was rats and fleas
at least we'd understand
and not have dark dreams
of buying a suit for my long-dead father.
© Rachel Green January 2021
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