They are all online today
It was so busy this morning
I just could not get through
There was no early warning
Some on international calls
Many domestic ones too
Chinese New Year's coming soon
We're calling UK to Timbuktu
"Hello there Mum and Dad
Sorry it's so noisy here
Long line waiting their turn
To speak to their family dear
Can't go back this year
Borders are closed to birds
We could try to sneak across
But drones are hearing our words
No vaccines yet for us
Some friends got Covid too
Vaccines are given to other animals
Who are cramped in pens so few
Luckily we keep our distance
Except when we're online
Bye Mum and Dad, love you
The queue is starting to whine."
I saw this scene this morning near my house (the picture is not so clear with my old iphone camera; I can't get it the right way up when I transfer from my pc to this site - not sure why.)
(Interstate regulations are now allowing families to cross borders to have a Chinese New Year reunion celebration this year).
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Oh dear, I hope they make a speedy recovery. What has happened here is that during Chinese, Malay, Indian or other festivals, family members took the opportunity to travel to their hometowns. Unfortunately the big family gatherings were the source of various covid clusters as undiagnosed infected members spread the virus around unknowingly. So during various lockdowns these travels were restricted.
A very relatable and brilliantly penned piece here Rozina, I especially like the photo you've chosen; to symbolise the relentlessness of communication.
I hope that you eventually got a warming message across to loved ones, and like you, I hope that certain things can improve.
Bravo, and I hope that all is well!
Thank you very much.
A fine write, Rozina.
Great analogy birds on. Traffic on the wire. Love it.
Thank you.
Super words Rozina, seeing birds like that is so good.
Andy
Thank you Andy.
this is very clever & of the moment ..
I too both like & highly rate your use of analogy here .. not that bad with a camera neither .. certainly better than me ............. Neville x
Thank you.
I can relate to your message Rozina and using birds on wires as an is brilliant - - your camera did you proud my friend.
Thank you. It’s weird because when I transferred the picture from my computer to the poetry site, the picture came up the wrong way - the pole should be at the side.
Billions not yet vaccinated because of greedy drug companies. You can see why this virus is dragging on and on. I think people have just had enough now.
Thank you. Greedy drug companies, richer countries scooping up vaccines, poorer countries got expiring vaccines donated late and had to throw many away. Anti-vaxxers, anti masks, anti lockdowns, humanity. The virus and friends are ecstatic!
In a nutshell with a large view, Rozina. This comment could be a poem all of its own.
Thank you.
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