Says stop tickling and dont be so silly. By a dustbin lid ( G o o g l e) Meeting with my loved ones, Vain, he struts We have detected that JavaScript is disabled in your web browser. >> Some of the poems were funny and some were not. Friday 29 January 2021, 11.57am. 405 Take 30 seconds, be still in your mind; If you said "Wuhan," they said "Go to hell. "We make the rules, This can't be it; there's got to be more. I think of elders forced to die alone. We will share them at our zoom on Thursday 11 comments for " A Lockdown Limerick " dumbestblogger. Which will be seen near my face People are singing to each other And other real dangers Still Boris kept on shaking hands 10 You can hear the birds again. Out flie the citizens, some here, some there; You can open them by clicking on the icons below. "Be alert" so Boris says. That you liked to have around. Simon Armitage, 'Lockdown'. Were fighting a deadly pandemic Alone we all sat, uncertain and torn, And our friends we must rely on Weve had social distancing picnics, social distancing walks, I was deeply moved by Tim Dlugos My Death. on tour I don't know how I'm feeling. This ending will be so hard to overcome, The poem celebrates thousands of "tiny local kindnesses". A lump forms in the back of her throat. Imploring you for a treat, I'd have chosen a place The Nazis could not kill my wife. That's so lovely of you to leave a comment. From Italy, Mexico, United Kingdom, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, their lockdown poems bring to life the experiences of children living through this pandemic. Well done! The years rolled by, and I became a man. endobj She started to exercise with Joe Wicks. His writhed hands did at the linen pluck; Again there's thousands more. Yet it puts many into a funk, There was an old man called Dominic Your kind words have touched my heart. but this morning I am feeling quite sick. Who awoke with a throbbing tick Each episode features an original poem inspired by something that has caught my eye or captured my imagination. Quite quietly, but finishing loud. Staff, students, parents of students: we want to hear about your experiences of work and . 7 A role that couldn't be compared to any amount of wealth. But Corona Ive already caught ya, It been very strange times for us all Please mention PepUpTheDay.com when contacting this advertiser. << Not easy to work or to play 0 What fun! And unable to roam There are gaps and walls between us, Our Heartbreaking world is becoming one great big mess. For now must be denied. I know I'm not the perfect fit. Each fondly presses to her bounteous treat, But by heavens above, 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'. There was a lady from Piccadilly The illustrations were my own doodles. But I learnt how to cook For them, the world was bright and new, Dont Feel Glum !!!!!!!!! Lap after lap he walked around and around You may opt-out at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of any email. She anxiously gazes back at her family >> The circumstances in which we lost our mum. But she walked every day and stayed trim. An extra Gin, In lockdown he didnt sit writing verses People break rules, One day I will be back, But fiends or monsters, murdering as they go . She replaces the sheets as tears flow, I'm a tutor, and I'm looking for great examples of poetry written by kids. This battle must be won From the crate on his van, And animals are stuck on their farms Some of the poems were funny and some were not. Read time 1 min. And following many a clue, Never stand too close Had to isolate away Today I got the feeling Thank god for Facebook and Zoom, There was a quiet woman from Dorking Just clear up the space We are going through unprecedented times and situations. There will be days I cannot smile, Have you seen the nurses, tired and worn, But we can beat the invader Mummy, Daddy, Mary and Jean People need to help each other more than ever.Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity! Some of us have lost loved ones, and some of us have lost our jobs. Its also spawned a corollary epidemic of depression and anxiety. We admit, we didn't expect this would be so popular. CheltenhamGloucestershire, Email: office@pepuptheday.com Our heroes aren't our generals, And dreaming of trips to Barcelona, Its lockdown day 93 But theyll never stop us from feeling. The self-isolation can be rough. To stoppe their passages, or to or fro, /JavaScript Our thoughts, our will, our ways. Surpassing the rest; Instructions today So grateful, happy and so sad Gained some wrinkles and some pounds, When all she wants is to swim in the sea. Yes there is panic buying. But there does not have to be meanness. Freedom Her husband made moves "Eey up, lad, We need thee over in t' Dales. She won't stay in one spot. Brother Richard shared his poem "Lockdown" in a Facebook post on Friday, March 13. To stop this Pandemic, Share this: Twitter Facebook Loading. Listen to the birds sing We'll have a completely masked ball, To pep up our days All teaching is strictly taboo. Some of the poems were funny and some were not. Is offering free meals and delivery to the housebound. *He lived with his wife on the lazy river front She wants to make love, /Names It was concocted by our pets, Simon Armitages allusion to Meghduta is immensely effective and topical in his poem Lockdown. But there does not have to be disease of the soul I was amazed and humbled by the generosity of everyone I wrote to!Then, my dear friend Dr Giosia Di Saverio, who is an Italian surgeon, translated the poems into Italian, with the help of his son Alessandro, and sent it out to his friends and family. Who were living their best lockdown life. The government have duels, ] Is pandemically a medical crisis So true! obj I seem to be on the other side, dreaming of my freedom. To what really matters. Her attempts at a trim There is a new virus in town At the end was a prong And the drinking of wine became rife. 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). To sign up up for PepUpTheDay.com newsletters, please click here. A grandma from Warden Hill Behold Affection haste with panting breath, There was a man named Fred Once again for the world and I. But Boris let him off with aplomb, There was a man in isolation Filling us with irrational fears, So once again our future looks bright. We learn now with mum, this is a new feature, 225. It's also spawned a corollary epidemic of depression and anxiety. Made it incredibly hard When you give, 85% of every dollar goes straight to our mission. He spent half an hour Rachel Pappas, a second year teacher at Davidson Elementary in Katy ISD, has decided to pour her feelings . Some all alone, and others with their wives: I don't know how I'm feeling. I am clever, for I am Dominic, His jokes were quite corny All over the world people are looking at their neighbors in a new way But then he got sick Philip Freneau, Pestilence. We can longer go to school, we want to be in a learning environment Its a BAD case of Limerickitis.. Physic himself must fade; Which contributed to their sad ends. This is what you should do Our doctor told my husband, Titus, To this demon who waits out there. Open the pub we insist! Who was told at home she must stay /Nums We don't claim to be experts at all but we like the metre, rhyme and sentiment in Val's limerick. Whose toe was incredibly sore Psst..listen, keep it under your hats, She became a hand sanitiser entrepreneur [ Confusion and perdition overwhelm Now they've run out of Brexit my dears! Who had a corona fear I live and work in London. /Type Who decided her friends could now meet her Lord, have mercy on us! That destroys this infection, what plaguesthere is no knowing! Protect us, Lord, and send your healing, Theres a risk of transfer << Behind the medical mask. Stuck in the house I don't typically write lyrics, but this felt right in the time. To support this podcast you can purchase my ebook "Pandemic Poetry: The Covid Collection" on the Amazon Kindle store, all proceeds go towards keeping this podcast alive! This Covid nineteen, To ensure delivery of Save the Children emails to your inbox, add support@savechildren.org to your contact list. But there's no use holding back; With a heart that is made out of gold 0 I WANT TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL! with Joe as a covid butt kicking team. I don't know how I'm feeling. It was two meters long When dawn awakes to a bright new day. Who to begin with was incredibly patient writer, actor, presenter, narrator, family man, fame Winston Churchill first said it, well knowing, You right wing racist!". Have you seen the doctors who hardly get to sleep? And luckier than some. I also listed a charity in Bengal that readers could support.All three versions are on this website. Before the virus, I went to school, everything was happy. But for now my weary body needs The event featured a fascinating selection of Lockdown inspired poems, including poets commissioned by LPF, Naomi Shihab Nye, Sarala Estruch, Suzannah Evans, Elaine . To breathe in the air. Was it part of a cunning plan ? Have been in lock down forever its seems Half believing, half shadows of doubt. It's so much deeper than that. A dashing young chap called Tom Moore How she cussed, that VA stuck in lockdown! Never have we craved intimacy so intensely, so desperately. Dark clouds above will disappear with time. Share your story! Days will get longer. Neighbors, friends, and family, It's been ages since I saw a barber. Next time I see a barber, And flouting grin, emphatically scornful. They say that after just a few weeks of quiet Thats turned our whole world upside down, Until everything stopped when Corona came to town. Even though the storm is raging right now, famous poet Maya Angelou once said, Every storm runs out of rain.. (10). But only very briefly. The first, second and fifth lines must rhyme and the third and fourth lines must rhyme. A handshake with a stranger I am sad that I return tomorrow, More details about LOCKDOWN LIMERICK CHALLENGE - all the 133 entries listed and the winners are announced, with the winner reading her winning limerick! Social distancings more fun than talking, There once was a woman called Faye 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 The neighbours were treated only with what we could spare. Limericks are brief, witty, memorable and familiar verses, providing one ideal format for recording and reminding us of our community experience of the pandemic. Remember the sun just hides. /Outlines Two poems eyeing on the current lockdown phenomena from a different perspective. If you like this, do feel free to share on social media and tag @PepUpTheDay if you want us to see it. Stay at home, keep your head Our enemy creeps silently Simon Armitage, Lockdown. Yes there is fear. Everyone is obliged to wear a mask and respect the prevention tips in order to fight against this disease which is called coronavirus. 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 . There was once a kid from Bridgend, As it's you I'm trying to protect. (1). And not seeing our loved ones is rough, I may not be happy with this relationship right now, but I'm happy to have someone. In a time of isolation and social distance, love poems from lockdown remind us of the basic human need for affection and connection. So he didnt need the help of a medic, She reached for the gin Resided in Bourton th Water I know I may irritate you a bit. He woke with throbbing head You will get stronger. /Resources The birds are singing again In self-isolation we stay; It contaminates and does us harm Because he is a selfish and arrogant pr@k, If lockdown is making you blue 0 us and our planet. Today, children around the world are still out of school and experiencing the effects of remote learning, lockdown and other "new normals". Our cushions upon Who self isolated to avoid danger. Whatever keeps you oddballs entertained in isolation! You might also want to check out some of these popular articles: I once wore a backpack and bellbottom pants. When they realised it was in fact Tizer, Livid in covid I promise, I'll be a good Mask. 9 Find out more. 1 Once, we used to live well. She's definitely value for money! Without a single trace. Yet see so many dying right before their eyes. I crawled, I stood on wobbly legs, He'll have to cut right through my jungle. 0 The author of this poem, Laura Kelly Fanucci, lives in Minnesota and writes a syndicated column titled Faith at Home which is published in Catholic newspapers in the US. Nonsensical and noisy. Contagion foul Since March 2020, the lives of billions of children been turned upside down due to the Coronavirus pandemic. is busy spreading fliers with her number But we cant wait to get back to our teacher. Thanks to those who care Thank goodness for the virtual pub, Mouldy cheddar and flat old beer A brave nurse, that she is. In bad temper, Maybe I should turn around; NO, that is the last thing I should do. But this is her most difficult task. My hair's gone absolutely wild. That way the virus wont get her. LOCKDOWN LIMERICKS . We've lost things we took for granted, But that eye test at Barnard It took him all day Having adventures watched by the human race, The Clangers and Michael form a tight-knit group The family decided wed better But I still want our bond to be strong. But not all is bad Day after day, night after night. By Darren - Fun from Darren and one of the first entries we received. There once was a family from Fife Just like me and you. Were here to support each other, as children we can lead to our capacity Make men hard-hearted. Place him on the truck. And the distance is diminished, And get back to painting the town Suggested why dont you go back to your sock. Board games were won The fears that rise to the surface are felt by billions of people around the world. This poem has been attributed to Kathleen OMeara (1839-88), an Irish-French writer, since it recently went viral in early 2020, following the COVID-19 outbreak. Reflect on a happy, most memorable time. Words most parents never expected to hear:- Hatred thats sadly endemic. And lay out in the sun. Stay home: thats the plan Who went crying back to his mom Will they find a cure? *There was a man from bustling Zurich So, drive through the forest I go, I began to see green. Old in body, young in heart, Masks are useless at protecting you against the virus, but you may have to wear one because it can save lives, but they may not work, but they may be mandatory, but maybe not. If we all keep our hands squeaky clean. So will give this fun competition a Whirl. The seasons will always change. To bring a smile and to banish the frown. An elitist, on others he looked down Take comfort in knowing you are not alone. How to help Social distancing hugs and social distancing talks. A Capuchin Franciscan Brother Richard Hendrick's poem "Lockdown" has gone viral and this St. Patrick's Day we can see why. The plague is come, a gnashing Madman said, Thank you for signing up! The soliloquy is reproduced in full below: (With particular reference to Mrs. ______r and Co.). 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, But was bored of baling big bales How are poets of today writing about the current pandemic? So why don't you pepuptheday? And they will, of that I'm sure, Not all were limericks either. The world must share this battle; Dad, we know you love Fido a lot, Is the salve that'll universally save us! /FlateDecode << There's a jungle on my head. I think it's growing weeds. But instead of baulking Youve become a thorn in our flesh *There was a lady from San Moritz but now the pubs are all closed Given the pandemic the world is currently grappling with, our thoughts here at IL Towers during this lockdown period have, perhaps naturally, turned to plague, pestilence, and pandemics. A lovely pint, Were delighted to be the first to publish this poem, written in early April 2020, by Caroline Collingridge, who also very kindly pointed us in the direction of a number of the poems already mentioned in this post on plague poems. But I am a bookish nerd. ah now, that is major clanger with his flying machine Who's antics and japes are quite funny. 0 From sad weary eyes, silent tears they weep. Go forth into the burial-ground and find Life has become cushy Alone we all sat, as the world slowly warmed, The infirm stay in place, Are to do what I say Blue string The arrogant prick Other locations, Find a Therapist Feeling anxiety, fear, and seeing massive condemnation, To just wear a mask And the beds are now fully occupied. Excellent topical poem to us all over the world with what we are faced with. Suddenly, and abruptly I felt peace, and it was oh so serene. But one caller, Peter from Glen Iris, sent Ross and John a limerick about coronavirus and next thing they knew, their inbox was buzzing! Christina Rossetti, The Plague. Who read the page Pepuptheday The place all closed down We must find a way to thrive. Locked in our homes, to weather this storm. Without so much as complainin. But with Covid we don't have a chance, I-Phone, Zoom, Instagram. Thomas Nashe, A Litany in Time of Plague. Stuck her head in a wasps nest and swore By Brian Clayton - Fun but did make us cringe! And now, every day, she's " over the hill ", If I'd needed to shut down my life Oh Michael Palins book just for me, Lets all Pepuptheday says Bee What end to life is this? Who through lockdown was getting quite hairy And spent furlough in her dressing gown, There was a young girl from Belgravia I am a surgeon. That lurk all around in the dirt, Its boring to sit in your room And drew rainbows all over her skin! Yet to cross our path. Be in and not out And my how the boredom has grown She's forbidden by social distance, You MUST NOT leave the house for any reason, but if you have a reason, you can leave the house. The world is facing an unprecedented health crisis. Eating pudding from a can 0 We have now read and inwardly digested all 133 limericks in the Lockdown Limerick Challenge. Pass the gin, my problems could double. Ended up pulling the lot down. Longing for Our Locations There was a recluse of Verona Well folks, the inspiration for this, needs no explanation ! By the simple touch of our hands. There was a young lady called Kay They look at you with greedy eyes, She grew to roughly the size of a nelly! But how I dont know. Imagine the end of Corona While we wait, have no fear The future looked grim Here are some of the best poems to deal with this terrifying topic. She offered breakfast instead Whom we all do adore. Have you seen the porters, down on their heels, Rules are for fools, for the herd, for the thick. Like preventing us shopping while nude, There once was a woman called Liza But she went insane way back in May, There was a young man called Palin I miss sharing the fun times and that makes me sad. Robin Wall Kimmerer writes: I could hand you a braid of sweetgrass. The Government not providing ppe for the nhs, I don't know how I'm feeling. If we all stick together, well all win this fight. When this is over, may we never again take for granted So none for me, thank you dear Rick. Now all's ship-shape, shiny and dressy! Well surely remember this year, Old Mrs Mop who lives right next door Gave him the blues I just want to be on the cliff at Tintagel. R In heroic couplets, Young weaves a narrative poem out of the epidemic. Learn about the 6 biggest challenges facing childre Our experts share tips on how to help grandchildren understand difficult social transitions, like being away from grandparents, due to the coronavirus outbreak. All because of Covid troubles As if they were not men, nor Christians, Once, the world was infected, No sport, no pubs, no pop concerts, Who spent lockdown watching the telly she found to her dismay Space outside It looks like the Amazon rainforest. Submit your work, meet writers and drop the ads. . to iron chicken I don't know how I'm feeling Please follow, Lockdown Poems from Children Across the World Experiencing Life During COVID-19, 5 COVID-19 Poems from Children About Life During Lockdown, 501 Kings Highway East, Suite 400, Fairfield, CT 06825, Children's Poems that Capture Life During COVID-19, Learn more about our work in the Democratic Republic of Congo, so many children been out of school at the same time, In Photos: A Timeline of the War in Syria, The 6 Biggest Challenges Facing Children in 2022, How Grandparents Can Stay Connected with Their Grandkids, Despite Social Distancing. We have been mindlessly living and COVID 2019 is an eye-opener. Skulking in your man- cave, And, at the same time, Give encouragement and show our support. (0). Davies (1569-1626) was another poet to live through the plague outbreaks in London in the 1590s: London now smokes with vapours that arise Of times gone before, Hoping for A round of applause Life has been completely D. Raab, We will get through the lockdown From his foule sweat, himselfe he so bestirres: People come and go, His wife wasnt keen His original post has received more than 19k positive reactions and has been shared more than 34k times. They fell to the floor, Anger, seething anger, began to fill my head, There once was a man from Herne bay Mum, wailed Cassandra, youre cruel. Laura Kelly Fanucci, When This Is Over. So, I penned 26 pages of limericks and poems to create a little book that I called "Lockdown Limericks". He deserves more than the news on a screen 1 As we count down the days, Sickness, hatred, and fear, The world seems so strange, just not the same. Thousands of people are dying with co vid 19 Invading me mind with angst and consuming it with dread. >> A great big thank to all National Health Staff When I was younger, loud music was hot, endobj At the same time, we may pass on without diving deep, without downloading . A Limerick is: - A five line poem - Normally humorous/funny - Follows the rhyming pattern AABBA - Usually starts with 'There once was a .' - Lines 1, 2 and 5 - have the same amount of syllables (usually 7-10) - Lines 3 and 4 have the same syllables (between 5-7) Now she needs a well-sprung floor. So, I penned 26 pages of limericks and poems to create a little book that I called "Lockdown Limericks". Animals swing from the vines to and fro; And stare out at the sky. All over the world people are slowing down and reflecting I know you won't need me for long, 0 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. Hygiene is our only shield Subscribe and to the BBC https://bit.ly/BBCYouTubeSubWatch the BBC first on iPlayer https://bbc.in/iPlayer-Home With thanks to the final year studen. I hope he has a machete. It became a story that had to be told! Who was happy go lucky kinda Girl Who usually had nowhere to go Friends all took the mickey But may we use this time to focus on the most important things and slow down in a way weve never been forced to do before. Corona filled the empty space. Daily life looks very different, and this pandemic has impacted everybody in some way. The sizzling buns with slabs of meat, With me I took no maps, nor did I take a known route, While feeling quite rude As divisions continue to harden, The Oak reaches upwards as if heaven to meet. Main Office But we never will surrender Very emotional and very touching! When post-plague world was fine To fight for all our sakes. Many chose to do physical things to raise money. he said Yes, all the time Who stayed in her house every day Satya Bhattacharya. Profanity : Our optional filter replaced words with *** on this page . 0 But I am a bookish nerd. But there can always be a rebirth of love. And brighter days to come, Will be gone and all erased. I know it will stop We wont compromise our fate to see a glowing nation without COVID-19 so stay safe, stay at home, we will see you soon. From the noses of strangers Today Churches, Synagogues, Mosques and Temples Thank you so much, Nisreen. There was an old codger called Tom R We've got to reset; we've got to restore. Was instructed by the N.E.U., There once was a PM in lockdown Win Clangers Clanger ChunkiChilli Yet we're close because we care, Was it no? Tiny, Small and Major, Glow buzzers, and the Froglets troupe. There was an old lady called Bessie, /Creator I may be a little older, By Julian Putley Limericks. One people standing strong. As the virus spread fast through all lands Confinement 2011-2021 King of Limericks. When will that dream job come? I just want to be a good friend. The Milkman in the early morn, Twas brought by a man, Oh, a brave nurse, that she is. All Rights Reserved. The African-American poet, publisher, activist, and performance artist Jayne Cortez (1934-2012) writes powerfully here about the importance of resistance, and although the resistance she argues for is political rather than biological, her poem contains the resonant words They will spray you with / a virus of legionnaires disease / fill your nostrils with / the swine flu of their arrogance Although this reference to swine flu gives the poem a twenty-first-century feel, it was actually published back in the early 1980s. Bringing within And whistling For quite a while now, /Filter Tags: coronavirus COVID 19 limerick lockdown poem poetry. Its a much smaller ask A bed soon becomes vacant, But blue and grey and clear. {r The opinions one might take from this poem aren't necessarily my own. But I will hold your hand, my friend. When the Covid pandemic was rife, I married late but married well. Signed book Sackful of Limericks too The hungry nurses with their dancing feet, November 3, 2020 at 4:09 am Reminds me of that famous movie; "Dr. Strangeworld or How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Yoke Of Oppression." A real classic. You'll be okay again. The "2.6 Challenge" in April 2020 encouraged us to do raise funds in support of British charities. Waiting for what? So just enjoy Pep up the Day! This is a fantastic post. There was an old granny from Montrose. Today, we are forced to remain confined to our home. Our freedom, because of a virus, at 8pm clapping Hooray, There was a young wife in lockdown, Because I just wanted to say Some will sadly die all alone. "Quarantine Limericks: Toilet Paper and Fruit Punch" is published by Joanna Henderson in Limericks: Making You Smile. The streets were all empty, the pews were all bare. Lockdown Limerick Challenge for you << Breathe in the air around us. Wondering on strange professions and true confessions from a lockdown town (4/17/20), https://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/man-plots-bomb-central-parks-alice-wonderland-statue-da. Insinuations vile For all types of virus that spurt Maths, reading and writing, I don't know how I'm feeling. If you're anxious that all have been asked to stay home, << But as she entered the park I know one day the sun will shine. I don't know what more I can say, For something to do When he tried to bite in. Our world is now at war So here we sit, alone, and wait I'm in nursing school. Baking was done, /Page Always at their beck and call, We smiled and laughed and she was fine. Meghan ORourke, The Night Where You No Longer Live. I post pics of my Beef Bourguignon(e), There was a round woman from Stow /Parent I saw the news today Text STOP to opt-out, HELP for info. while I just want to drown in those thoughts Soon there will be better days. Eat more and get gout We are all in this together. obj Who liked to Stay in bed Stay home: right through the lockdown Though they go unnoticed, we can't do without them. The challenge of this here lockdown Val wins a copy of A Sackful of Limericks signed by Michael Palin and a hand-knitted Clanger of her choice. I babbled, spoke, Now jaded, not green R By Sue Hemsworth - There were quite a few political limericks and this was entered during those eventful few days!