the quarantine blues

a little fun ditty because, well, what else can i do? :)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

   

i'm singing the blues

from this quarantine

the streets are all empty

it's a surrealistic scene!

my closet is organized

my dresser is too

i've read three books

what else is there to do?

the books on my shelf

are now alphabetical

the end date of this solitude

is just hypothetical!

i've made a fruit salad

and baked a chocolate cake

if this were a movie

we'd need a re-take!

my hair's a mess

my nails are painted quarantine

i'll not need a costume

if this lasts through halloween!

hands are raw

from sanitizer and soap

toilet paper is in short supply

all we can do is hope!

we're all in this together

that's true enough

now's the time to prove

we can be pretty tough.

                                                                                                                                                                                     

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

You know the old saying Lydi**, laughter is the best medicine, and my goodness we need a good dose of that now don't we? Our lockdown started today, but we have been practising for best part of a week in our household. It will be hard not seeing some of the family, but at least we have technology which will keep us in touch. Routine, getting in to a set one is essential and finding things to do to replace all the social activities. Yes, I will be clearing out cupboards, gardening and finding a few new hobbies. Thank you for a lighthearted write about something we are all in together. Take care my friend.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Humor has always gotten me through the tough times. We have been inside for almost a week now. Thanks for reading and the review, Chris. Stay healthy. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

And you too Lydi**

[Norah]

this is cute ! very clever play on words

[Lydia Shutter]

Playing with words gets me through the pandemic, Norah. Hope you are well. Thank you once again. Lydi**

[Dave Brown]

very funny
Especially the toilet paper reference

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you enjoyed! Thank you! Lydi**

[Beccy]

Don't know how I missed this little ray of light in the darkness, that shows how the human spirit will overcome.

Week four of lockdown has just started over here Lydia, and with Charlie to home school and discovering all sorts of jobs I never knew needed doing, I think I am just about avoiding going stir crazy. :))

Enjoyed this fun little ditty and trust you and yours are staying safe and well.

Beccy. X

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Beccy. It's been more than a month here and I have organized, cleaned out, thrown out everything there is to do. Still, we are well and that is all that counts. Thanks so much for the review. Stay well. Lydi**

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Haaaaaaaa- So Yeeessss!! You are so clever and funny Lydi. Just what I needed today (big smile:))). Perky, upbeat, beautifully cadenced and rhymed- imagery is a hella hoot! Yes, I too am grooming myself for a Halloween without a costume:)))))) You Go Girl!! xoxo

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad you had a good laugh, Annette. Thanks for the review. Enjoy the South Florida weather while we are quarantined! Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

I love it. Beautifully rhymed and replete with humor in a time where there cannot be enough laughter. Be well in quarantine. ~Jim

[Lydia Shutter]

I had a feeling I would see you soon, Jim....it's April! Hope you are writing for poetry month. Stay well during this quarantine! Thanks for stopping by. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

well said Lydia! the mix of humor with a sobering reality is pretty smart says i ... i live an acre away from my nearsest neighbor and the next nearest is across the holler ;) my life style is laid back and stay home anyway so i haven't had to change much of anything ... i retired from working as a RN in Intensive Care so hand washing and keeping my hands away from my face are second nature ... but i feel for young families especially .. and those whose jobs and pay are on hold ... not to mention all those businesses now struggling ... it all has happened overnight seemingly ... i think you have some great closing lines ... we are pretty tough ... millions of years tough eh!?

[Lydia Shutter]

I never knew you were an intensive care RN....impressive job. You were a hero! Yes, a lot of families are struggling financially now and it seems as though this will last for a couple more months at least. But, yes, we are tough....because we have to be. I think you have a big soft heart though, E! Stay healthy! Thanks for always being so kind. Lydi**

[Einstein Noodle]

you inspire me Lydia .. and i have great respect for you ...right from the start of knowing you here at the Cafe' ... i also have a BA in Music .. which i never used .. go figure .. i received that and went into the construction business for a total of 15 yrs ..ten of which i had my own little business and crew ... ahhhhhh life is altogether so worth it eh!? ... what about you? ;)

[h d e rushin]

I think we've proved it Lydia..Proved that were tough enough to sit a mourn the dying relatives we cannot hold the hands of. Proff that our phones are our only link to human habitation. Proff that quarantine has put our lust on hold, our frigidity, or psoriasis. Nothing matters much now and especially not truth. The truth hurts too much right now to imagine / great poem

[Lydia Shutter]

Indeed, the truth seems like science fiction right now, Dana. After we come through this pandemic....and I am convinced we will....we will all appreciate the little things so much more. We will linger in grocery store aisles that are packed with all the items we love. We will kiss and hug and love and not think twice. Till then, we have to stay strong...and we can do that. Thank you so much for your review. Stay healthy. Lydi**

[Katrina Mckeown]

Glad you're here to cheer us up Lydia, humour certainly helps in situations such as these ...I've read a few books too! I've over cleaned my cupboards too...what else is there to do! Indeed
Kind regards Katrina stay safe and we'll :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks for the review, Katrina. You stay healthy too. Lydi*

[Rania M]

Baking chocolate and other kind of lovely cakes, doing my nails and my hair! WoW great stuff that I just love! It’s wonderful to be able to have me-time for a bit though I understand Covid is stretching us way more. Your poem is lovely and so eloquently written! I loved reading every bit of it!
Wishing you all wonderful things. Stay safe Lydi.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks very much, Rania. You stay safe too. Lydi**

[Neville]

Not only did these words make me both chuckle and wince simultaneously, they made me think too...Something dawned on me in the split second the caress I was expecting and the kidney punch were delivered... Stay safe n well my friend..

Neville

[Lydia Shutter]

Didn't mean to punch you, Neville! :) Stay safe and sane during the quarantine. Thanks for the review. Lydi**