The country's in a muddle We don't know what to do Can't even reach for a cuddle Or even a handshake, it's true The virus does its rounds Shutting businesses left right and centre People buying bog roll in mounds To ward away this tormentor Panic buying's not stopping And it's only getting worse People are over-shopping From a nearly empty purse A prisoner in self-isolation A cough or fever will render you Or a vulnerable citizen of the nation You need to be careful too Distance yourself, socially Work from home if you can But what about the effect, mentally On all every woman, child and man? Schools doors have shut To help halt the disease spread But it's left folk in a rut Parents are filled with dread What will happen to education How can we teach our kids? They think it's an extended vacation Meanwhile, we're losing quids Teachers and schools will try To alleviate the tension Childcare, we will supply To those helping with prevention But what to do, it's an emergency An unprecedented situation We're all feeling the urgency Of curing this awful mutation I beg of you, please don't be fools That will land you in despair Just make sure you're heeding rules And washing hands with care Ritu 2020
But I Smile Anyway... 
Mar 28, 2020 @ 11:31:43
Well said, Ritu!
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Mar 28, 2020 @ 11:36:13
I recall coming out now!
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Mar 28, 2020 @ 13:25:10
😀
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Mar 23, 2020 @ 10:21:41
Love this 🙂
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Mar 23, 2020 @ 12:40:45
Thank you. Stay safe!
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Mar 23, 2020 @ 12:42:14
You too!
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Mar 23, 2020 @ 00:39:09
I prefer to think positively (for once); there is probably an end to the rampant virility of this virus. If we can make it through this hard push, we’ll be better off.
And if I’m wrong? Well, then I’m wrong.
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Mar 23, 2020 @ 07:06:45
Definitely. There is always an end to everything. We just need to remember that 💜🙏🏽
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 14:21:45
Love it Sis! It is such a worry at the moment. Xx
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 15:34:43
Thank you sis. It is a real worry. What can we do but be mindful? 💜
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 10:46:00
So scary Ritu. Take care. Virtual hugs Marje xxx
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 11:28:40
😳 hugs xxx
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 10:37:51
Wonderfully creative. Ten out of ten.
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 11:28:27
Thank you Danny!
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 09:38:24
A great poem, Ritu. I haven’t written much about this virus as I am struggling to be lighthearted about it. I am terrified Michael will get sick.
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 09:42:21
It is a terrifying thought. My true feelings haven’t come out yet…
I’m a key worker. I’m still going to have to go out to work. Will I bring it back home? I don’t know… What to do? 😥😥😥stay safe 💜💜💜
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 10:46:49
I’m still at work at the moment not sure how long for. Take care my lovely. x
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 11:28:43
You too, Marje 💜💜💜
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 14:42:00
❤ xxx
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 02:31:05
Reblogged this on Ed;s Site..
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:41:14
Excellent poem, Ritu. Hang in there.
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 22:25:39
Thank you John 💜 stay safe
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:38:46
Nice poem Ritu and yes, we need to take care not to spread this disease.
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 22:25:26
Thank you Irene.
I’m still not writing about my own situation, but I’m sure it will come out in poetic firm soon enough… Being in school, looking after others children while my own family are at home…
I’ll always do my bit. It’s really important, but this situation is so tough…
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 22:51:05
I hear you. Take care of yourself.
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 22:51:48
🥰🥰🤗🤗 you too 💜💜
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:13:22
Excellent
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:14:20
Thank you 🙂🙏🏽
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:12:34
Very well put Sis 💜💜
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:13:28
Thank you sis 💜
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:12:05
Woah Ritu, that is one true and amazing poem! Would you mind if I posted it on my blog???
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:13:20
Thank you.
No, I don’t mind, just link back to it 🙂
I’ll check out the poetry challenge this weekend, too 💜
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:33:22
Okay thank you, I’ll do that!
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Mar 21, 2020 @ 08:45:53
Saturday Coffee Morning is now out!
https://penableme.wordpress.com/2020/03/21/saturday-coffee-morning-2/
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 20:56:59
The cings are bad, just stay frosty by the way and you are a teacher so remember that for ther kids.
Now for me…actually forgot for a sec now got it, the last post. You read that?
Hope you are the teacher…. and it was not “seconds” involve. I thought it came out great to tell you the truth, if the truth is what people want to believe knowing you, not that smart me but did make things happpen.
Curious. Did they shut down the shcools there in the country you live in?
In my did,
Love ya Mrs
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:10:48
It’s mayhem in the shops.
Schools closed today, but as teachers we still have to go in, to provide care for the children of key workers, who are keeping the country going right now.
How are you? How is Mum?
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:21:56
Forget about mom. Yet thank you for asking but don´t like to ·”really “write about it, sometimes I guess.
The school´s here in my town are closed, that is why I hear all day long the kids playing with their soccer ball hitting my window…… The lawas should put me as a kill murder
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:29:50
Ours have been given online work to do, regularly. How long, though???
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:33:17
Probably spend 4 thours here and there,not a constant hour after hour, but my guess is that
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:34:12
Let’s see…
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:35:12
Holy! Mrs.Ritu is getting angry… long time no see
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:36:21
No, not angry, just tired. It’s been a long, confused, stressful week at school, and not really knowing what the next phase holds, is hard. But I’m still smiling 🙂
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:45:00
Easy, just keep on smiling. Saying a former… Spanish Legionario or whatever the name in English is, just “Stay Frosty” and I didn´t get it from these crazy ones I got it from other ones also U.S Marines. It can calm your nerves, or it is me that is weird but you can learn I think but could be wrong as always some times….
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 22:05:01
Whatever helps us through 💜
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 22:20:30
ME
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 22:25:46
😂
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 20:49:10
Terrific advice and perspective in the form of a beautiful poem!
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 20:50:11
Thank you John… Another stream of consciousness ramble 💜
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:03:18
Let your creativity shine!
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Mar 20, 2020 @ 21:11:02
It’s trying to shine through the cloud xxx
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