Pandemic lockdown Reading Robin Cook’s thriller Titled Pandemic.

Two tortoises loiter Wary of the park joggers Four legs against two.

Across the loose sands The woman quickens her pace Darkness is brewing.

The pair of stray dogs Approached me menacingly I shooed and they ran.

Spread your wings and fly But keep your eyes on the ground That is where food is.

The cat stops and stares Looking really bewildered When I meow to it.

Up the bank you go Swimming time is now over Ducklings obey mum.

Hot sunny morning Life jackets hung out to dry Post protecting lives.

End of the lockdown Long queues at Toto outlets Greed versus covid.

Out of breath I am Each time I walk up the stairs My heart will go on.