November 16th, 2020Local Lines
The ring of steel placed around the suburbs and city,
We knew why it was there but it is a great pity.
The ignorant others who said it was so shitty,
In stopping big business grow further their kitty.
“Economy’s suffering!” they yelled and they shouted.
“Mask wearing is offensive!” they complained and pouted,
Yelled, “Dictator Dan!” as the rules they all flouted.
They ranted and raved and protested about it.
But it was good to know we had a leader so tough,
Who could lead through the good times as well as the rough,
Who can speak straight with conviction, right off the cuff,
While Michael O’Brien was all huff and puff.
Hotel quarantine had its ups and its downs.
Could have worked but for some irresponsible clowns.
Took it home to their high-rise, spread it everywhere,
Then low-paid staff carried it on into aged care.
Melbourne into lockdown was the only real way
That many more of us would live to see one more day,
And around the whole suburbs, placed the ring of steel,
Protecting country Victoria ’cos the danger was real.
That vast ring of steel will be finally lifted,
When COVID emphasis has sufficiently shifted
To zero coronavirus cases across the whole state.
Then all Melbourne people will be let out of the gate.
- Gordon Nightingale
Gordon Nightingale, an ex-civil engineer, now turns his creativity towards writing. He organises the U3A Writers’ Group in Daylesford and specialises in poetry (several written as songs) and short stories (including several for his grandchildren).
Poems for Local Lines come predominantly from a group of poets. However, other locals who would like a poem considered for publication can contact Bill Wootton – cottlesbreedge@gmail.com
