Hello everyone, I have to say this is my first time writing a poem. I hope it cuts it.
So this is my entry for the challenge, please let me know how you find it.
All Alone:
with the drone of the air conditioner;
and the scampering feet if the mouse.
Unable to be mobile;
unable to get out into the sun.
I'm all alone, due to the pandemic.
I'm all alone in my long lonely street,
filled with beautiful houses on both sides of it;
and each houses a family within.
But we all stay indoors;
Because we're told to by the law.
So I'm all alone, due to the pandemic.
I'm all alone in my deserted town,
the streets are void of people;
the markets and shops are empty.
Not even animals are out there,
I guess they are also scared of the dreaded virus;
it's so scary out there.
So I remain alone, due to the pandemic.
I'm am alone because the law demands to,
failure to comply;
could earn me jail time or fines.
Because authorities have set up checkpoints,
and put everything that walks at gunpoints;
And a jail is the last place to be.
So I stay alone, due to the pandemic.
I'm all alone in my big empty house,
with the muted TV and my thoughts for company;
so many things go through my head.
So I take my paper and pen;
and I write to keep sane.
Because I'm still alone, due to this pandemic.
Thank you for reading.
This poetry was inspired by the events of the lockdown. How tight it had been and so lonely. Back then, movements had been so restricted it was even difficult to get what to eat. My poem was inspired by those dark days.
But now, a year later, the lockdown has been lifted somewhat. And there has been a bit of easing up. We can see family members and socialize a bit. But we still go through vigilant social distancing.
The future is bright.
And so I invite @prayzz and @ubani1 to try this out.
Thank you once more for reading, I hope you enjoyed it.
I saw another prompt on #theinkwell 50 Imagination ticklers that stirred my mind to write. It was also about how to cope with the social distancing. I will give it a try for later this evening/tomorrow morning maybe.
Yours was beautiful. I wouldn't know it was your first time writing poetry. It does indeed "cut it". :-)
I hope you will write more poetry, because you are not just a fantastic writer but you are a poet that reaches through the lines and connects with our heart. The loneliness in this was palpable. And if you get a chance to read mine (tomorrow) you'll see that what you were able to make me feel was quite a feat!
I won't say more. I'll just let you read, if you get the chance. :-)
I'm humbled.
I'm touched by your words. And i will surely read yours tomorrow.
It's a promise.
you replied so quickly! :-)
now its my turn to be humbled!
😊😊😊
I need the link to the story you talked about. Can't find it on your blog...
ha ha! which one?
The one I will write for later this evening? about the social distancing?
I will drop it here when I finish, ok? Then you can just have the link here! :-)
Nah...
I meant the "seating on a goldmine" story.
oh yes, so sorry. I scheduled that to post, and apparently when you schedule the post it doesn't allow you to post to your own blog.
I have to do that manually.
Let me do that now for you!
Here it is @bruno-kema
https://peakd.com/hive-170798/@stormcharmer/sittin-on-a-gold-mine-literally
I feel so bad that I didn't see this when it was posted - I am so very sorry. Please accept this small tip. I loved the repetition in this poem which really emphasised the loneliness, and the sounds you created to lend atmosphere and poignancy.