If you had told me, just a month ago
“You’re off the hook! You do not have to work!
You’ll still get paid, (albeit slightly low)
Just stay at home!” I think that I’d have smirked
And not believed you. Labeled you a jerk
For teasing me like that. Although I love
Bits of my job, I will admit I’d shirk
My duties if I could: I’ve had enough.
And now it’s come to pass! It’s all above
Board! I don’t have to go! I’m free! I’m free…
…To stay indoors. Fancy a day trip? Tough!
I’m not allowed. It’s house arrest for me,
In lockdown, but I’m not ashamed to say:
*I wouldn’t have gone out much anyway*.
Tom Juniper Poetry 