Our Space, Our Place
A Poem by Jenny Burrett, Trustee, Wimbledon Community Association/Wimblecomm
Quarantine, never seen
Quite as we know now before.
Inside! where have you been?
Come in and close the door!
Streets once loud are now still,
Skies richer blue overhead
Worry, worry, feel ill,
Or take your chance instead!
Make the most of what you’ve got,
Full, filling every day
How can this become a lot?
What can’t be taken away?
Spread your heart in any way,
Let your spirit fill the space
Love and messages every day,
Spread a smile from your face.
Be practical, it is an art,
Keep a structure in your time
Make your steps small and smart,
And somehow you’ll be fine.
Believe we will find a way,
To solve this all together,
Be mindful in what you say,
Help to bring brighter weather.
Very soon, we will meet again,
Back in our community space,
Knowing more about ourselves then,
Of the value of space and place.