NEW TIMES AHEAD

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The following poem was written on a Sunday afternoon (26/04/2020), from the pen of the thoughtful mind of Sarah Joy.  It is brought life as the rains thunders on the ground, following many sunshine days. 

Writing is one way of getting our thoughts down on what is going on, unscrambling the brains thought patterns and trying to be as creative expressive in many forms as one can.


THESE ARE THE NEW TIMES

These are the hardest of the days as we grow longer apart

These are the days our heart sags, for only comforted by virtual humans

These are the days where virtual hugs are made spoken

These are the days where rainbows become our new windows to the world

These are the days we applaud our heroes of the Nations

These are the days we question the news, as it spreads unnecessary fears

These are the days we question the rights and wrongs

These are the days of virtual classrooms, work-places n homes

These are the days your Sunshine moves away from our doubtful clouds

These are the days when it reminds just to be the ’Real You’

These are the days we learn to Play, Plant, Pause

These are the days we time watch our footprint steps

These are the days we learn to be patient and thankful

These are the days when I miss you more

These are the days we play the new game of life

These are the day's History frequently turns the page

These are the days where date and days confuse into a blurry haze

These are the days, yes these are the days never witnessed before

These are the days, less than the day before till we reunite once again.

- Midlife Writer 

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