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Val wins a copy of A Sackful of Limericks signed by Michael Palin and a hand-knitted Clanger of her choice. There was a lady from Piccadilly
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That we too must face each day. Tip: Does it create a picture in your mind? You can open them by clicking on the icons below. For that I am so glad. Were here to support each other, as children we can lead to our capacity Now it's on the table: The Chinese-Leftist lie I tried to sell. And luckier than some. Text STOP to opt-out, HELP for info. Stay at home so we can go out. For this moment is just a test. Here stands a watch, with guard of partizans, The first, second and fifth lines must rhyme and the third and fourth lines must rhyme. Nor less th insidious knave, supremely dull! No schools, no churches, no meetings. Another week minus cake
Alone we all sat, avoiding the ravage
To capture their experiences, Save the Children invited children from countries around the world to write short poems about COVID-19, life under lockdown, and how the pandemic has changed their lives. Resided in Bourton th Water
Around that man whose breath is pestilence Work hard, my weary body, please. Many chose to do physical things to raise money. He made a picnic
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His writhed hands did at the linen pluck; We learn now with mum, this is a new feature, /Filter WINNER. Im embarrassed, I cant do these sums. What is it drumming? So no matter how bad things seem to be,
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Funeral verses; obj It isnt about freedom, my dude
What wonders filled my little eyes. In bad temper, See what nature will bring
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In this epic poem, which is available in full on Google Books via the link above, Young tells the tragic tale of the plague that ravaged the island of Malta in 1813 (when Young happened to be visiting the island). And live in a pink dressing gown. Stay safe and stay well. Its like a little quarantine pardon. That shes acting this way,
its euphoria Now all's ship-shape, shiny and dressy! Philip Freneau, Pestilence. Be in and not out
But to discard me is a total disgrace. Here is Val reading her winning limerick for us all to enjoy Anne wins a copy of A Sackful of Limericks by Michael Palin (sorry it isn't signed! Make men hard-hearted. Place him on the truck. except when I dont feel like it. Without a single trace. There was an old codger called Tom
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A lovely pint,
Not all were limericks either. Thinking, pondering, how could anyone thrive? When I was born
Theres a risk of transfer
A lesson may be learned,
And the drinking of wine became rife. whilst stood on his head
This quarantine makes me think, A thick dark cloud lingers over the ward. The sky is no longer thick with fumes A limerick for your lockdown - ABC Sydney Yes there is sickness. Cooped up like a chicken in a cage. That made us feel alive. Poetry is to educate people, to lead them away from hate to love, from violence to mercy and pity. of an invisible foe, so vile and savage. If we all stick together, well all win this fight. And each receives what hunger longs to eat . Good at yoga, could do the splits
There was an old woman from Stroud
Fought bravely in the Second World War
Community Poet and Friends of the Arts board member, Diane Pecoraro, wrote some and gathered others from neighbors, which we are . If we are in it together, it's not that bad; I think you'll agree. Just clear up the space
Im afraid that my family and friends will get sick. Schools wont start till September
who watched bands so they didn't have to talk
Now calumnies arise, and black Reproach His poem brings a message of hope that, like Spring, is pushing its way through this gray and anxious time. Promising with every call,
And flouting grin, emphatically scornful. 0 Travelled worldwide by plane
By the simple touch of our hands. And Francis said "This is the life!". % Lockdown Limericks | Home I know I may irritate you a bit. I'm a tutor, and I'm looking for great examples of poetry written by kids. Please help these people recover, Lord. R It's been ages since I saw a barber. Had to isolate away
I think of elders forced to die alone. Once again for the world and I. Until it reached the head that was crowned!! So why don't you pepuptheday? The illustrations were my own doodles. Lockdown Limerick - Poetry Digressing It's our actions that define us-
Animals swing from the vines to and fro;
And outward-seeming, heart-unmeaning tear *There was a lady from Venus
Each female basilisk with forky sting, They are best read with a whole page to view at a time. With medals on their chests. When he offered the delights of his picnic. To stay current and read even more children's poems that capture life during COVID-19, sign up here. Jayne Cortez, There It Is. To stop this Pandemic,
Who to begin with was incredibly patient
Whose nightie was hot pink and quite frilly
what plaguesthere is no knowing! Not able to save our loved ones from this causes us great distress
So, I penned 26 pages of limericks and poems to create a little book that I called "Lockdown Limericks". They're battling to save hundreds of lives,
And brighter days to come,
Coronavirus Limericks from the Community. but now the pubs are all closed
I left the house today. Though sad about everyone dyin'. What fun! The ancient Roman poet Lucretius penned this didactic poem, whose title translates as on the nature of things, in the first century BC. Davies poem captures the lockdown that villages were put under, as well as the sheer scale of destruction: he refers to cart-loads of the undigested dead. Open the windows of your soul Stay home: else, in this C well drown, There was a young lady named Rita
Her children came home
John Davies, from The Triumph of Death. Who was told at home she must stay
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Just make sure youre parted 2 metres. I-Phone, Zoom, Instagram. We've got to reset; we've got to restore. For all types of virus that spurt
Feeling relieved, for my mind had found a more positive place to go. Well done! Each episode features an original poem inspired by something that has caught my eye or captured my imagination. Without mass objection
getting him out won't be easy. As news chills us to the bone. I wanted to go back to the time when I was very depressed and had nothing. I thought I best stay unseen
Enlightening, how little mans response to epidemics changes over the centuries the same terror, the same urge to flee, to protect ourselves. She became a hand sanitiser entrepreneur
Who awoke with a throbbing nightstick
Can't promise I won't cry. that today more than yesterday, remind me of its purity 0 Sitting on Who had a corona fear
A role that couldn't be compared to any amount of wealth. to iron chicken
While 'A Song' is hopeful, stating that it took a . For this week's poem click play below For day after day
But for now my weary body needs
Stay home: avoid going to town
And laid him down straightway upon his bed. And thats where this series of love poems from lockdown comes in. In fact she was really quite scary. We must stand united in our hearts,
Simon Armitage has written a poem to address the coronavirus and a lockdown that is slowly being implemented across the UK, saying that the art form can be consoling in times of crisis . They can be about anything! while I just want to drown in those thoughts The future looked grim
This haunting and enigmatic poem was published in Poetry magazine in 2015, and seems especially apt five years on, especially with its references to a 'virus' and 'the world's keening'. Shout at your spouse
Lockdown Poems - Modern Award-winning Lockdown Poetry : All Poetry Poems / Lockdown Poems - The best poetry on the web Newest anolderambler Follow Oct '22 Isolated Isolated - but not because of a ping It's such a strange feeling To feel so alone In a city that's heaving Just you, your words and your breathing Temptation increases I know I can be in your face,
The King of Limericks is committed to the democratization of philosophy and spirituality, and to the idea that limericks can deliver something far more enriching than just dirty-minded double entendre. Yes there is isolation. Love poems from lockdown: A work of fiction - King of Limericks We must respect this valued band of women and men. A worried young teacher called Hugh
Though standing quite alone. Imagine the end of Corona
Yes, the world's in bad shape, and yes, it's strange,
So, I penned 26 pages of limericks and poems to create a little book that I called "Lockdown Limericks". Our cushions upon Things would improve, we'd still do them all. Close your eyes for a minute's rest. There is a new virus in town
At the minute, yes, times are tough,
We wake each day to numbers,
I think a tiger lives in there;
If we do it this together, true joy we can find
We have to be aware. Pushing through this darkest time,
The question is, comes a catastrophe and of course we should try to overcome it by all means. Which is where the virus began,
Then I went back home. The Organ Grinder and his dancing Monk,
Our basic need for human touch,
Rules are for fools, for the herd, for the thick. You all have a part of our hearts, are in every prayer we make. The girls I knew were pretty and bright. Today, we are forced to remain confined to our home. Summer walks in the garden, a Mother's Day meal. Guns and tanks are tinker toys;
Doing nothing but chores
/St hello everyone my names Liliana and I'm a 14 year old school girl from England. << Which child should I put in my bubble ? So we can go get sozzled,
Triumphant croaks aloud, and joyful claps So many promises unable to fulfil,
Its a BAD case of Limerickitis.. so that those who are alone Have you seen the nurses, tired and worn,
Our doctor told my husband, Titus,
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Current British poet laurate wrote a poem on the same theme see below. With a careless chuck The love, the sadness and the hurt. Contact Information: Have only just begun. I suspect Im not the only one to have lost my mind. I really don't like this style. Be there for one another; try to be a good friend. They say that after just a few weeks of quiet I miss sharing the fun times and that makes me sad. our families and my friends. Is the salve that'll universally save us! Somehow, the world had passed me by. Unmoored his pole and propelled her flatbottom with grunt. But Cummings said no
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I think I feel all right. See, I've been dreaming of this moment
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LOCKDOWN LIMERICK CHALLENGE - all the 133 entries listed and the Bare fridge and empty pasta tub
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Living in the midst of incredible uncertainty takes its toll on people. Thats turned our whole world upside down,
Out flie the citizens, some here, some there; LOTS MORE COMPETITIONS TO ENTERhere or on the Competitions tab above. I know you won't need me for long,
All who were leaving have rushed to catch the last ferry. To appreciate what we have. But with Covid we don't have a chance,
Receive our prayers that keep on pouring. No, it isnt a flare of arthritis. R Sounds and sights I'd never heard or seen. Poetry Partisans - Facebook Lockdown Limerick Challenge for you
This ubiquitous covidious ol' virus
One thing is to be done; one thing is clear: I know it will stop Gradually managing to achieve those high kicks. ] But Corona Ive already caught ya, It been very strange times for us all
. Stay home: thats the plan
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When this is over, may we never again take for granted I don't know how I'm feeling. And other real dangers
The fears that rise to the surface are felt by billions of people around the world. Always at their beck and call,
And little to do
Our enemy creeps silently
who was especially fond of pulled pork
But months in the sun
I know I'm new to your life,
All things to end are made; Rich men, trust not in wealth, To every volunteer coming forward like they have. Whilst not technically the most brilliant poem, Freneaus Pestilence does pay tribute to the horror of the disease as it ravaged the new American city: Hot, dry winds forever blowing, All because of Covid troubles
With harsh stentorian tone, disdainful, flings /Names When it is? I miss Sea Cadets, school, my friends and my dad, Despite their differences, their struggles are shared and they remain united in their hope for a brighter future. Not very good for an adventurous young teen
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0 They can close bars, concert halls and barbershops. At the same time, we may pass on without diving deep, without downloading . (10). Five months without physical contact, without a kiss. Email But as she entered the park
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Give encouragement and show our support. I don't know how I'm feeling. Her attempts at a trim
Lucretius set about writing his long poem in order to explain Epicurean philosophy to a Roman audience, but his poem also contains these lines on the Plague of Athens, which conclude the poem: Mortal miasma in Cecropian lands / Whilom reduced the plains to dead mens bones . Frustrated by her growing dependency. Yay Michael Palins book just for me. In heroic couplets, Young weaves a narrative poem out of the epidemic. But there does not have to be hate. Will be gone and all erased. Share your story! Weve had social distancing picnics, social distancing walks, A year-by-year look at how 12 years of war in Syria has had a devastating impact on children's education, mental health and childhood. Just come from doing many hours on the wards? Dark days are fast approaching. Whom we all do adore.