I have only known freedom (the coronavirus chronicles)

I have never known struggle, 
in this country, this life.

I have only known freedom.

I was never taken from my home

in a long-bladed night.

My dreams are unshackled.

I was never stopped and searched in the street,

rarely drew a flashing light.

I have been left alone.

I have never been crippled,

nor fought a hard-won, perilous fight.

I have only known health.

I have never been asked for much

in this country, this life.

I cannot bemoan my freedom.

If all that I am asked

is to spend a while away, inside

and cover my face with a mask;

if that is all the strife I've known,

then freedom, truly,

is what I have.

Image by Juraj Varga from Pixabay 

Lockdown is tough, but death is permanent

Let's all agree this year's been sent

down hell's handwoven clutch,

but for most not half as much:

lockdown's tough, death permanent.