PICTURE THIS!
SARAH
Lockdown 1 – Growing
‘I realise that a picture tells 1000 words and releases so much language. I never thought it would lead to writing poetry and I am so inspired for future language learning projects. It can be for every level.’ – Sarah, ESOL tutor
I listened to …
the daily news, families bereft
“you’re on mute” “we can’t hear you” “tap bottom left”
Thursdays clapping, beating pans, cars hooting their horns
my daughters’ wild dreams, every detail, scattered with yawns
birds singing, I listened and learnt their unique songs
the wind in the Ash, transporting me far and beyond
I watched …
the empty street below, ghostly quiet, unsure what to think
the garden wake up, uncurling leaves and blossoms so pink
my cats chasing dragon flies, meandering, oblivious to it all
Adriene on Youtube, “breathe, stretch and stand tall”
I discovered …
neighbours and kindness, the Blitz spirit anew
how bees collect pollen, webinars, morning dew
how naïve I am about racism, and how much more I could do
art on Instagram #artistsupportpledge – such talent, who knew?
Cape Jewels, White willow, Bluebells, Lady Banks Rose
Bergenia, Sea Thrift, Ladder to Heaven – such a name, it glows
taking photos, painting seascapes, how to create the perfect sky
writing poems, Kate Clanchy – how with words you can fly
my natural hair colour, yes grey, with one solitary brown streak
and finally, my lockdown family – Picture this! – we’ve shared something unique.
My lockdown
