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**

[Fran Marie]

much enjoyed this
humorous poem..
I feel like we're.all
living in a Howard Hughes
nightmares ...its so unreal
what's happening _but
this too will become ju st
a bad memory as time
goes on..we just have to
hang in there until this
passes on..take care

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, it is like a nightmare, absolutely...which is why we must find some shred of humor in all of this. One day at a time! Thank you, Fran. Stay healthy! Lydi**

[Fran Marie]

youre s o. vey welcone

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Enjoyed this one Lydia
Please take care stay safe
X

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Julie....you too! Lydi**

[R.E. Ray]

This made me laugh. I was talking to an elderly man earlier this week, and he is part of the WWII generation. He and his few remaining friends are laughing about this. They went to work and war during a very long struggle, and I think most were happy to just have some bread and something to put between two slices.

Today, we complain about Starbucks closing, the Dollar General selling out of toilet paper, and the beaches closing. I think this might be a good wake-up call for the younger generations, and maybe a reminder for the rest of us that life in the USA is still pretty good.

Best wishes on staying healthy and sane during this period, Lydia. I always enjoy your work. And, now you have more time to write.

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you so much, Ray....and you are right, we are spoiled. Here in South Florida, we know we are lucky to be quarantined with electricity and running water. During the aftermath of a hurricane, we are not so lucky. I wrote this to inject a bit of humor. Glad you saw that. Thanks so much. lydi**

[R.E. Ray]

You're welcome. It's always a pleasure to read your work.

[Paul Bell]

When the bars are shut you just know anarchy is around the corner.
Mind you, you're not allowed around the corner, which is maybe just as well.
We'll get through it like we always do. Might do the planet some good getting a break.

[Lydia Shutter]

Well, we have no choice so we all have to stay inside and hope this will be over soon. Thanks for the review, Paul. Stay healthy. Lydi**

[Paul Bell]

You too, Lydia.

[Coyote Poetry]

I am still working and I hope I can. No-one is working. The children are struggling. No-one had seen the world fall down in a 100 years. Always a pleasure to read your words and thoughts dear friend.
Coyote

[Lydia Shutter]

Thanks so much, John. Most people here in South Florida are working from home. Hotels, restaurants, theaters, bowling alleys....all closed. It is surreal to see the empty streets. Stay healthy, my friend. Lydi**

[Coyote Poetry]

Stay healthy and safe dear Lydia and you are welcome.

[Gee]

Funny this just popped into my screen as my wife and daughter have just found out they cannot get nails, eyebows/ lashes and hair done...tis like the world has ended :)
Your poem raised a much needed smile Lydia

[Lydia Shutter]

Glad I could make you smile, Gee. Thanks so much for the review. We all need to hang in there. Lydi**

[Richard M]

Oh Lydia, I love this! Thank you for providing a little humour, in what is, difficult times. You're right, what else can we do?
Take care, stay safe :)

[Lydia Shutter]

Thank you, Richard. Humor gets me through the tough times in life. Lydi**