After the Storm

Cherry

By luigi_pagano

Sun, 18 Apr 2021
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During lockdown the barbers were shut
and it wasn't possible to have a haircut.
It saved me money, I was quids in
but had long hair and an unshaven chin.
Because of Covid we lost many facilities
now, though, there are new possibilities.
 
Pubs have reopened but with limitations
on food consumption and on libation.
You can drink anything, including stout,
but not indoors, you have to stay out.
Non-essential shopping? By all means!
I can buy shoes or a pair of blue jeans.
 
For my other half I feel compassion:
last-year clothes are now out of fashion.
Not buying new ones is a cardinal sin.
It is an argument that I cannot win
Other activities have been set in motion
but we are told to proceed with caution.
 
We can meet people (no more than six)
for social intercourse but not dirty tricks.
It will have to take place in the open air
with the proviso that we'll take due care.
We have exercised judicious prudence
for a long time during the turbulence.
 
Our life suffered many highs and lows
but after a storm, as everyone knows,
the sky clears and the dark clouds go;
and, with luck, there will be a rainbow.
No need to fear a global cataclysm,
return to normality gives us optimism.
 
 
 
© Luigi Pagano 2021
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Comments

Submitted by Insertponceyfre... on

Some nice snappy rhymes in this Luigi. Have you had your hair cut yet? I have! smiley

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Yes, Claudine, I had my usual short back and side a couple of days ago.  Glad to be helping the economy!  laugh

Kind regards and thanks for the cherries. x

 

Submitted by JupiterMoon on

Love this - perhaps it could replace the daily news? Smart, clever and funny. 

'We can meet people (no more than six)
for social intercourse but not dirty tricks'

Glorious Luigi.  

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Cheers, JupiterMoon. Your compliment is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Best wishes, Luigi.

 

Submitted by marandina on

That last line is trademark Luigi - a man of optimism. Nicely done, sir. Paul

 

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

Declaring my optimism seems to be a recurring theme with me, Paul, and I do believe that hoping for the best banishes negative thoughts and puts our mind at rest.

Best, Luigi

 

Submitted by Jessiibear on

Luigi, you're a master of rhythm. I really enjoyed this, there are so many truths here. Our world has taken a crazy turn, with so many changes and adjustments we need to make now to bring back a more ideal status quo. You give me hope just reading. That last line was a great close. 

Jess

Submitted by luigi_pagano on

We have certainly been shaken by the last twelve months' events and had to adjust our behaviour to suit the occasion, as you rightly point out. Whether the status quo is re-established remains to be seen.
Finally, let me thank you for your generous appraisal.

Kind regards, Luigi x