I know I chose a single life, it seemed the best for me

But after months of ‘prison life’ I long to be set free

The science took us into this, it seemed the best to know

But now when asked to change a bit, more experts seem to grow.

For many, life within the home it hasn’t changed that much

As time together has been spent you’ve had that daily touch

With laughter, joy and party games there’s been a lot of fun

Lots being paid for doing ‘nowt’ except enjoy the sun.

But spare a thought for those of us who hear and get quite sore

The things you all enjoy right now your barbecues and more

We’ve had no chance to socialise, to mingle, play or sing

Just days of isolation, bar a walk, is now ‘the thing’.

No friends, no kids, no grandchildren apart from Skype or Zoom

I’m sure you all can realise we want them in our room

But science says it’s still not time for us to go and mix

And so for maybe weeks or more we’ll sit and watch Netflix

I’m sure all want the time to come when houses we can leave

See toddler walking, talking and to hug all those that grieve

I hoped this might be end of June if all the steps allowed

And to this end we all must try to do what science vowed

We do not know the risk of all but schools the smallest are

No greater than a fast food chain, the beach or in a car

And yes there will be some who will decide that they know best

But please please please don’t hold back all the rest

You know if schools are proven safe we’ll all be glad to see

The next advice is put in place, step closer to be free

So now I say to everyone please all remember me

And all the other millions just waiting to be free

To share a pint, to have a hug, to talk and talk and talk

To fill the diary once again not just the daily walk

To feel as though there’s hope once more a day one can enjoy

To see and hear and touch and play the grandkids favourite toy.