Cathy's Song - Song of the Over-Seventies

We’re self-isolating
(a term we’re now hating)
and find that there’s plenty to do:
we’ve each read a book,
tried out new things to cook,
and paused now and then for a brew.
 
We’ve done some Sudoku
and emailed to folk who
we haven’t contacted for years.
We’ve painted a wall
and hoovered the hall,
the chairs, and the poor doggy’s ears.
 
We’ve sorted the books
and nailed up some hooks
and kept pretty busy each day.
But it’s time to record
that we’re now a bit bored…..
but watch daytime telly? – No way!
 
We’ll try some keep fit
(well maybe a bit!)
and we’ll sort out a jigsaw or two.
We’ll even try knitting,
and weather permitting
we might light our old barbecue.  
 
We’ll go out for some air
whilst taking great care
to keep two full metres between us;
or risk driving the car
to the beach – it’s not far -
while hoping that no-one has seen us.
 
We’ll keep occupied
both out and inside
with any pursuits whatsoever.
But no matter how bored
you can all rest assured –
watch daytime TV? – no not ever!

© Cathy Barnes 30.03.2020